A member asked:

What is the test to see if something is dissecting inside chest wall? ultra sound, mri, ct? very sharp pain. no fever.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Are you: referring to a thoracic aortic dissection? CT, MR, and transesophageal US are all capable of making the diagnosis. In an emergency setting CT is usually the imaging modality of choice.

Answered 3/25/2015

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