Thoracic aneurysm
A local widening and bulging of a vessel (an aneurysm) within the thorax (chest).
See: Aortic aneurysm.
An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart.
At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture.
The word 'aneurysm' comes from the Greek 'aneurysma' meaning 'a widening.