An unusual presentation of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abstract

Abstract The diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is often missed as a result of an unusual presentation, resulting in increased mortality. Here, we present an atypical presentation of ruptured AAA in a 72-year-old healthy male who had brief episode of syncope from which he fully recovered. A high index of clinical suspicion of ruptured AAA should be maintained in elderly patients presenting with history of syncope.