[Tuberculous mycotic aneurism of the aorta: a case report of haemoptysis.] / Emoftoe per aneurisma micotico dell'aorta toracica con fistolizzazione bronchiale in una paziente con tubercolosi polmonare.

ABSTRACT

Mycotic aneurysm secondary to tuberculous infection (TB) of the aorta is a rare and life-threatening disease. We report a case report of a 78-year-old woman with a tuberculous mycotic aortic aneurysm (TBAA). Early diagnosis and a combination of surgical intervention (aortic reconstruction and extensive excision of the infected field) and prolonged antituberculous drug therapy provide long-term survival without evidence of recurrence after tuberculous aortic involvement.