Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2885756 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Mycotic carotid aneurysms are rare vascular conditions that are associated with high mortality if left untreated. We present a gentleman who had a progressively enlarging tender pulsatile swelling on the right side of neck. Emergency computed tomography scan showed a large mycotic aneurysm arising from the right common carotid artery, and he underwent emergency open exploration with interposition bypass graft. Bacteroides fragilis species, which signified gastrointestinal-related sepsis, was isolated from the thrombus culture. Subsequently search of systemic septic source showed an early rectal adenocarcinoma. This is the first case in the world's literature of a patient who had B. fragilis mycotic carotid aneurysm as a presenting complaint of his occult rectal malignancy.
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Authors
Yiu-Che Chan, Stephen W. Cheng,