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What are the odds really of a 16 yearold getting abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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Pretty low: Unless he/she has a congenital malformation or predisposition for aneurysm formation. Abdominal aortic aneurysms, in general, is caused by atherosclerois and hypertension, both rare conditions at this age.
Answered 12/28/2013
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Low: Without some genetic or connective tissue disorder issues, the chances of a 16 year old with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is exceptionally low.
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