Fatal haemoptysis in Salmonella typhimurium septicaemia--a cautionary tale.
Septicaemia and mycotic aneurysm may occur in a patient who is an enteric-carrier of Salmonella typhimurium. We report such a case of an elderly man who presented with chest pain and fatal massive haemoptysis from a likely mycotic thoracic aneurysm. This report underscores the importance of increased awareness of the disease which may allow more frequent and earlier diagnosis.
Tan
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Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Chan
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Tan
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications*; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002353:Carrier State; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications*; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium