Mycotic common carotid artery aneurysm in an immunosuppressed pediatric patient: case report.
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Abstract
We report the case of a pediatric patient, treated for acute lymphoid leukemia, who developed a mycotic aneurysm (angioinvasive aspergillus infection) of the common carotid artery. In an emergency procedure we ligated the common carotid artery. The patient made a full recovery.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Infected
- Aspergillosis
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Immunocompromised Host