Diffuse aneurysmal disease – A review

Abstract

Aneurysmal disease in isolated vascular territories such as the aorto-iliac, cerebral, and peripheral systems is a well-described and frequent phenomenon. However, there is a paucity of literature addressing diffuse aneurysmal disease, a clinical entity involving simultaneous aneurysmal changes in multiple vascular territories. We present an illustrative case of a patient discovered to have aneurysmal disease in the aortic, peripheral, cerebral, and coronary vascular territories and review the available literature. We use this case to share insights into the diagnosis and management of this condition, and also to propose a rational diagnostic approach for similar patients.