Acute aortic dissection mimicking a gastric ulcer: Medico ‐legal implications

The diagnosis of aortic dissection is often difficult because the symptoms are usually non ‐specific. AD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cases of idiopathic retrosternal pain. Misdiagnosis of AD is a common cause of legal suits in medical practice. Prevention requires a complete and thorough evaluation. AbstractThe diagnosis of aortic dissection is often difficult because the symptoms are usually non ‐specific. AD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cases of idiopathic retrosternal pain. Misdiagnosis of AD is a common cause of legal suits in medical practice. Prevention requires a complete and thorough evaluation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - July 20, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Med Amin Mesrati, Marwa Boussaid, Nouha Ben Abdejlil, Abdelfeteh Zakhama, Abir Aissaoui Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research