# Urgent Removal of a Mobile Mass in the Ascending Aorta under Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in a Patient with Acute Stroke: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A rare case of a mobile mass in the aorta causing stroke was treated with urgent surgery under hypothermic arrest.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the successful urgent surgical removal of a rare aortic mass in an acute stroke patient.

## Key findings

- A mobile mass in the ascending aorta was identified as a rare cause of stroke.
- Urgent surgical removal under hypothermic circulatory arrest was effective in this case.
- Computed tomography angiography and echocardiography were used for detection.

## Abstract

A mobile mass in the ascending aorta is a rare cause for stroke. Detection is usually accomplished by Computed tomography angiography and/or echocardiography. In suitable patients, urgent surgical removal remains the best approach.