Salmonella aortitis with pseudoaneurysm formation diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography.
A case of Salmonella aortitis with pseudoaneurysm formation involving the descending thoracic aorta is described. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was instrumental in establishing the diagnosis and leading to a successful surgical intervention. A high index of suspicion is required to make a timely diagnosis of Salmonella aortitis, and TEE should be considered in cases of possible thoracic involvement.
Kures
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Soble
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J
D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D001025:Aortitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*