Diver4242
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I've had an aortic aneurysm for a few years (that I know of) plus some nodules, etc. The aneurysm has grown from 4.1cm in 2019, 4.3 in Oct 2020, and last week I had a CT that shows it at 4.8cm. The report is below. Is it safe for me to dive? I'm also a Divemaster and work in a rental shop so I lug tanks, weights, run the gift shop, air fills, etc. I messaged Dr. Ebersole on his page, couldn't see how to tag him here.
There is an ascending thoracic aneurysm measuring 4.8 x 4.8 cm in the axial projection at the pulmonary window. Continue surveillance of the aneurysmal dilatation on a yearly basis. There are bilateral lung nodularities, largest one measuring 6.8 mm at the right upper lobe and at the left apex measuring 7 x 6.7 mm. As per Fleischner criteria a follow-up CT scan is recommended in 3 months. Linear changes at the right upper lobe might represent apical scaring. Total DLP: 286 mGy/cm. CTDI volume 7 mGy.
There is an ascending thoracic aneurysm measuring 4.8 x 4.8 cm in the axial projection at the pulmonary window. Continue surveillance of the aneurysmal dilatation on a yearly basis. There are bilateral lung nodularities, largest one measuring 6.8 mm at the right upper lobe and at the left apex measuring 7 x 6.7 mm. As per Fleischner criteria a follow-up CT scan is recommended in 3 months. Linear changes at the right upper lobe might represent apical scaring. Total DLP: 286 mGy/cm. CTDI volume 7 mGy.