Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta following purulent pericardial effusion diagnosed by multi-slice computed tomography.

ABSTRACT

Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the aorta is an uncommon disease, especially in childhood but has a high mortality due to spontaneous rupture. It is caused by endarteritis following bacteraemia or fungaemia. Due to spontaneous rupture, early diagnosis is very important.