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Infrapopliteal Mycotic Aneurysm Caused by Endocarditis—Case Report and Literature Review
Author(s) -
Barros Marcio V. L.,
Penna Jefferson T. M.,
Henriques Juliana F.,
RoquetteReis Fernando,
Labropoulos Nicos
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2009.01008.x
Subject(s) - medicine , aneurysm , endocarditis , mycotic aneurysm , asymptomatic , radiology , pseudoaneurysm , surgery
Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm resulting from endocarditis is rare, with few reported cases in the literature. We describe a case of ruptured mycotic aneurysm involving the infrapopliteal artery in a patient with aortic and mitral endocarditis. Duplex scanning revealed an oval‐shaped mass at the infrapopliteal segment, consistent with sacular aneurysm. The aneurysm showed signs of rupture and pseudoaneurysm formation, which was confirmed by angio‐MRI and arteriography. The patient was treated by endovascular procedure and remained asymptomatic at the 6‐month follow‐up. (Echocardiography 2010;27:77‐79)