EXTENSIVE AORTIC DISSECTION- A RARE CASE REPORT

Abstract

Aortic dissection is a rare and a life threatening event. Classically, aortic dissection presents as sudden, severe chest, back or abdominal pain that is characterized as ripping or tearing in nature. However, a timely diagnosis can be elusive in the event of an atypical presentation. So, a high index of clinical suspicion is mandatory for the accurate and rapid diagnosis of aortic dissection .We report a case of a 87 years old male who presented with atypical signs and symptoms and was later found to have aortic dissection