Mycotic Aneurysm of the Aortic Arch / 대한구급학회지
The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
; : 231-233, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
A mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is rare. We report a case of mycotic aneurysm that developed in the aortic arch. An 86-year-old man was admitted with fever and general weakness. Blood culture yielded methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Chest X-ray showed an enlarged aortic arch, and computed tomography scan revealed an aneurysm in the aortic arch. The patient was treated only with antibiotics and not surgically. The size of the aneurysm increased rapidly, resulting in bronchial obstruction and superimposed pneumonia. The patient died of respiratory failure.
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Main subject:
Aorta, Thoracic
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Pneumonia
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Thorax
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Aneurysm, Infected
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Fever
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Aneurysm
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Year:
2014
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Article