Mycotic aortic aneurysm as a postsurgical complication: report of a case and review of the literature

Document Type : Case Report

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Radiologist, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms are localized and irreversible dilatations of the arteries caused by
weakening and damaging the arterial wall by an invasive organism establishing
infective arteritis. Mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a rare event;
however, it can be fatal if not diagnosed early or not treated appropriately.
Clinical findings are usually nonspecific; however, contrast-enhanced computed
tomography (CT) is a common imaging modality of choice for the detection of
mycotic aneurysms. Current management consists of antibiotic therapy and
surgical treatment or endovascular interventions as early as possible. Herein,
we present a case report of mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta as a
postoperative complication in a 60-year-old female with a clinical history of
the cardia and esophageal carcinoma who underwent thoracic surgery. The
presence of mycotic aneurysm was detected after performing a contrast-enhanced
thoracic CT scan
 
 

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Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 4
December 2019
Pages 557-562

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