Which of the following advanced imaging modalities may significantly underestimate the width of abdominal aortic aneurysm as a result of a large thrombus within the vessel lumen?

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Angiography may significantly underestimate the width of an abdominal aortic aneurysm because it visualizes only the lumen of the vessel, not the vessel wall or the presence of a thrombus within the aneurysm. This can lead to an underestimation of the true size of the aneurysm if a large thrombus is present.

Which of the Following Advanced Imaging Modalities May Significantly Underestimate