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Ayoub Bounssir¹, Asmae Jedar¹, Amine Azghari²

¹Vascular surgery department, Ibn Sina University Hospital center, Université Mohammed V, faculté de médecine et de pharmacie de Rabat, 10104, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco.

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Mycotic aortic pseudoaneurysms caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis are rare and deadly. Endovascular repair combined with anti-tuberculosis drugs offers a successful, less invasive treatment option.

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Background:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis can cause mycotic aortic pseudoaneurysms, a rare condition with high mortality.
Dissemination can occur hematogenously, by contiguity, or directly to the aortic wall.

Observation:

This report details a rare case of a tuberculous thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm.

Findings:

Successful endovascular treatment was achieved using thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR).
The treatment was associated with antituberculosis drugs, forming a comprehensive management strategy.

Implications:

Endovascular repair, particularly TEVAR, presents a successful alternative to traditional open surgery for these challenging pseudoaneurysms.
The combination of TEVAR and anti-tuberculosis medication has significantly improved patient prognosis and management outcomes.