Aneurysm: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99)

  • Spontaneous tension pneumothorax – life-threatening form of pneumothorax in which increased pressure in the pleural space causes problems with blood flow to the heart as well as impaired unfolding of the reciprocal lung.

Cardiovascular system (I00-I99).

Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93).

  • Esophageal rupture (Boerhaave’s syndrome) – spontaneous rupture of the esophagus; usually after massive vomiting; possibly in alcohol excess.

Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99).

  • Disorders of consciousness, unspecified
  • Headache, unspecified

Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).