[Leg aneurysm complicating bacterial endocarditis. 2 cases]

Arterial aneurysms constitute a classical, albeit rare (1.1%) complication of bacterial endocarditis; they uncommonly involve the arteries of the legs (6.6%). Two cases successfully treated are reported. In both cases the initial diagnosis was phlebitis, which emphasizes the difficulty of diagnosing the disease at an early stage and the need for additional investigations, notably computerized tomography. Surgery is usually required.