title: Mycotic tuberculous aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta.
abstract: Tuberculous aneurysm of the aorta is a rare and dangerous condition. Despite modern diagnostic and surgical techniques, it remains a challenge to recognize and treat. A successful resection of a false aneurysm of the descending aorta that ruptured into the lung of a 55-year-old woman is reported. A history of the patient and microscopic examination of the specimen indicated a diagnosis of tuberculosis. Antituberculosis chemotherapy was immediately implemented. The patient appears to be in good condition 8 months after operation; however, she remains under treatment for tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Cardiochirurgia A. De Gasperis Ente Ospedaliero Niguarda, Ca'Granda, Milano, Italy.
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authors.lastname: Quaini
authors.forename: F
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authors.lastname: Donatelli
authors.forename: E
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authors.lastname: Bonacina
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authors.lastname: Vitali
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authors.lastname: Colombo
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authors.lastname: Panzeri