Mycotic Aneurysm of the Abdominal Aorta into the Celiac Axis due to Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus

Background: A mycotic aneurysm (MA) is an abnormal focal arterial dilation resulting from a preexisting bacterial infection or septic embolization. It is estimated that more than one million people are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm. MAs account for 2% of all aneurysms. Ruptured abdominal aneurysms are fatal for approximately 3 out of 4 patients, however, if detected prior to rupture at least 95% of these aneurysms can be treated. This case study documents the diagnosis of a MA in an 81-year-old male that presented to the ER and emphasizes the importance of persistence in diagnostic studies.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: UMP. 173 Source Type: research