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Published on: February 9, 2011
A Rare Case of Mycotic Aneurysm Due to Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Bacteremia
Sriharsha Dadana1, Sisham Ingnam2, Anusha Kondapalli1
1Internal Medicine, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne, USA.
Abstract:
Mycotic aneurysm is defined as an infection of the arterial wall either by fungi or bacteria. Although, a rare complication of infection, it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We describe a 69-year-old female with a rare thoracic aortic mycotic aneurysm, with no clear source of infection and a predominantly atypical presentation, manifesting primarily as heart failure, at a rural community hospital. Our case also depicts the rapid development of aortitis and mycotic aneurysms. This case highlights the challenges in the diagnosis and management of this condition.
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