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[Multiple intracranial mycotic aneurysms. Case report].

J B Valadares, M T de Souza, J Hankinson

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria

|September 1, 1979

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Antibiotic therapy led to the complete regression of multiple intracranial mycotic aneurysms in a patient with subacute bacterial endocarditis. This suggests infection control is key before considering surgical intervention for these vascular lesions.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Cardiology

Background:

Subacute bacterial endocarditis can lead to serious complications, including the formation of mycotic aneurysms.
Intracranial mycotic aneurysms are rare but potentially life-threatening vascular lesions resulting from septic emboli.

Observation:

A case report details a 31-year-old woman presenting with multiple intracranial mycotic aneurysms.
The patient had a concurrent diagnosis of subacute bacterial endocarditis.

Findings:

Complete regression of all intracranial mycotic aneurysms was observed following antibiotic therapy.
The antibiotic treatment effectively targeted the underlying bacterial endocarditis.

Implications:

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This case highlights the potential for non-surgical management of intracranial mycotic aneurysms.

Prioritizing aggressive antibiotic treatment to control infection may obviate the need for surgical intervention in select cases.