Mycotic aneurysm of the aorta as an unusual complication of coronary angiography.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Mycotic aneurysm of the aorta is a rare diagnosis with high mortality. Percutaneous coronary intervention was complicated by bacteraemia with Staphylococcus aureus and a mycotic aortic aneurysm, an unusual complication of coronary angiography. Combining CT and PET scan showed a hotspot in the thoracic aorta. After six months of antibiotic treatment she fully recovered. Repeated CT/PET scanning revealed complete abolishment of the aortic abnormalities. This report suggests that diagnosing and follow-up of aortitis is feasible with combined CT/PET scan and may help in determining choice and duration of therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Infected
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Aortitis
- Coronary Angiography
- Staphylococcal Infections