Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4221203 | Clinical Imaging | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Mycotic aneurysm (MA) is a focal dilation of an infected arterial wall. This uncommon disease follows an aggressive, unpredictable clinical course with significant mortality and presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This review discusses the pathogenesis and the diagnostic challenges of MA.
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Authors
Amy R. Deipolyi, Jun Rho, Ali Khademhosseini, Rahmi Oklu,