Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
The abdominal x-ray can see an aortic aneurysm if i had one, right?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: A plain abdominal x ray usually can not identified aortic aneurysm unless calcified. You either have to have a abdominal sonogram or cat scan.
Answered 11/7/2015
6k views
Thank
Nope: Only if it is calcified. The best test is an ultrasound. That can follow the aorta and is commonly used to monitor the aneurysm. A ct scan can see it as well, but is much more expensive.
Answered 1/28/2015
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Beating sensations different areas all around belly button under ribs all different areas is it likely to be abdominal aortic aneurism last few months?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If i can feel my heart beat in my abdomen and I have middle back pain, could this be an aortic aneurism?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A xray of my lumbar spine showed a abdominal aorta anuerysm at L4-L5. A follow up C-Scan for a fracture reports, the abdominal area is unremarkable.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
The regular abdominal xray. Can you see an aortic aneurysm if I had one?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Can an aortic aneurysm be seen in a chest x-ray?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
What are possible causes of most aneurysms of the abdominal aorta?
What is the presumed cause of most aneurysms of the abdominal aorta?
Is it possible to get rid of a small abdominal aortic aneurism by diet and exercise?
How small anerysms can be detected on a ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta? if you have bp 75/115 will it give smaller size than higher bp would?
Why did my abdominal Aorta aneurism surgery cause loss of semen ejaculation?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
