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Q: Thrombosis of the Infarenal Aorta
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 26th, 2007
30 year old female went to the ER for severe stomach pain and vomiting. CAT scan showed I have a large complex ovarian cyst. I am getting ready to schedule for that. The Cat scan also showed I have Thrombosis of the Infarenal Aorta. No one has really told me what this means or if I need to see a doctor about this. They did say they were surprised as this is a disease that the elderly get. I just turned 30. Also said it is hardened and built up like plaque? Is this something I need to be concerned about? Can you tell me more about it?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on March 15th, 2007
Heart Disease & Heart Attack Answer A2440
If an ovarian cyst has a diameter larger than 5 cm, medical protocol dictates that the ovarian cyst should be removed surgically.
It doesn’t seem likely that you are experiencing thrombosis of the abdominal aorta under the kidneys. Thrombosis is a serious and very dramatic condition. Such conditions are urgent and aren't usually discovered accidentally. You may, however, be experiencing atherosclerotic plagues on the artery walls. Atherosclerotic plagues are due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a degenerative disease of the arteries due to accumulation of fats in the walls of the arteries. Plagues develop mostly in the coronary and brain arteries and in the arteries of the lower extremities. Plagues narrow the volume of blood that passes through the artery and can causes ischemia. Plagues are susceptible to developing arterial thromboses. Thrombosis stops blood circulation completely causing an infarct. Risk factors for developing atherosclerosis are: smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and increased blood fats. Atherosclerotic plagues can be visualized with an angiography and doppler ultrasound scan. You may also check the risk factors by visiting your primary health doctor.



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