 Aneurysm
"Aneurysm" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Pathological outpouching or sac-like dilatation in the wall of any blood vessel (ARTERIES or VEINS) or the heart (HEART ANEURYSM). It indicates a thin and weakened area in the wall which may later rupture. Aneurysms are classified by location, etiology, or other characteristics.
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D000783
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.907.055
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| Concept/Terms |
Fusiform Aneurysm- Fusiform Aneurysm
- Aneurysm, Fusiform
- Aneurysms, Fusiform
- Fusiform Aneurysms
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| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Aneurysm" by people in Profiles.
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Nembhard CE, Hwabejire JO, Obirieze AC, Oyetunji TA, Cornwell EE, Greene WR, Siram SM. Trauma associated splenic artery aneurysms: an?analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. Am J Surg. 2016 Apr; 211(4):739-43.
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Holcomb GW, Meacham PW, Dean RH. Penetrating popliteal artery injuries in children. J Pediatr Surg. 1988 Sep; 23(9):859-61.
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