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[Diagnosis using x-ray computed angiotomography of an iliac artery aneurysm in an infant]
V Arnould1, A M Worms, M A Galloy
1Service de radiologie, Hôpital d'Enfants de Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France.
Insights
A rare infant aneurysm of the right iliac artery and inferior mesenteric artery, potentially linked to chickenpox, was precisely assessed using helical computed tomography angiography. This imaging technique accurately identified the complex vascular lesions in the infant.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric vascular surgery
- Medical imaging in infants
- Infectious disease complications
Background:
- Aneurysms are rare in infants, particularly involving multiple arterial sites.
- The association between viral infections like chickenpox and vascular anomalies is not well-established.
- Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosing and managing pediatric vascular lesions.
Abstract:
The authors describe an infant with an aneurysm of the right iliac artery, associated with three sites involving the inferior mesenteric artery and its first two branches, most likely related to an episode of chicken pox. Helical angiography with computed tomography, performed with a continuous-rotation scanner, allowed precise assessment of the lesions, in particular those affecting the inferior mesenteric artery.