Evolving aortic mass in a patient with sepsis and systemic embolization. Detection by transesophageal echocardiography.
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Abstract
An elderly patient with sepsis and systemic embolization is described. An intraluminal aortic mass was discovered by transesophageal echocardiography that appeared to be the source of infection in this patient. Transesophageal echocardiography can be a useful diagnostic test in patients with sepsis and systemic embolization of unknown etiology.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Diseases
- Bacteremia
- Echocardiography
- Embolism
- Staphylococcal Infections