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Is an abdominal aortic aneurysm in teenagers even possible?

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Very rare: There ara certain inherited conditions that can lead to aneurysmsl formation in young people. Marfans syndrome is probably the most common of these.

Answered 5/15/2014

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Unlikely: Abdominal aortic aneurysms arise due to inflammation over many years. Age >65yrs, a smoking history, and male gender are the greatest risk factors. A family history also comes into play, especially for women. It would be extremely unlikely for a teenager to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Answered 8/16/2020

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