[Mycotic aortic aneurysm due to Streptococcus pneumoniae: a case report and review of literature].

ABSTRACT

Mycotic aortic aneurysm due to Streptococcus pneumoniae is rare. The case of we report occurred in 62-year-old man with no antecedent infection admitted for appetite loss and lower leg edema. Chest and abdominal computed tomography, blood culture, and gene analysis to detec arterial wall pneumococci led to a diagnosis of mycotic aortic aneurysm caused by S. pneumoniae. The man had a graft replaced and was administered antibiotics. He remains well and infection-free 12 months after surgery. We also review the literature on these aortic aneurysms.