Multifocal Mycotic Aneurysms and Pseudoaneurysms

Authors

• Camilo Perdomo
• Catalina Jaramillo
• Laura Ocacio
• Emma Ferguson
• Daniel Ocazionez

Language

English

Publication Date

8-7-2024

Journal

JACC: Case Reports

DOI

10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102440

PMID

39157561

PMCID

PMC11328734

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

8-7-2024

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms, though rare, present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The case follows a 74-year-old male with a history of bladder cancer who developed multifocal mycotic aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms following sepsis. Initially misdiagnosed as a Pancoast tumor, imaging revealed an extensive disease involving the right subclavian artery, proximal descending thoracic aorta, infrarenal abdominal aorta, and right common iliac artery. This case highlights the importance of considering mycotic aneurysms in the differential diagnosis of patients with a history of infection and highlights the role of Computed Tomography Angiography in early diagnosis.

Keywords

CT angiography, mycotic aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Perdomo, Camilo; Jaramillo, Catalina; Ocacio, Laura; et al., "Multifocal Mycotic Aneurysms and Pseudoaneurysms" (2024). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 3457.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthmed_docs/3457