Tuberculous Aortic Pseudoaneurysm: An Unexpected Encounter with an Old Acquaintance

Tuberculous Aortic Pseudoaneurysm: An Unexpected Encounter with an Old Acquaintance

Introduction: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) is a rare cause of mycotic aneurysms. Diagnosis and management of tuberculous arterial infection is challenging. A case of a patient diagnosed and successfully treated for an aortic pseudoaneurysm caused by MT infection is reported. Report: An 83 year ol...

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Main Authors: Nuno Henriques Coelho, Victor Martins, Alexandra Canedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:EJVES Vascular Forum
Subjects:
Mycotic aneurysm
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Open repair
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666688X22000090

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