Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm caused by endocarditis--case report and literature review.
Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm resulting from endocarditis is rare, with few reported cases in the literature. We describe a case of ruptured mycotic aneurysm involving the infrapopliteal artery in a patient with aortic and mitral endocarditis. Duplex scanning revealed an oval-shaped mass at the infrapopliteal segment, consistent with sacular aneurysm. The aneurysm showed signs of rupture and pseudoaneurysm formation, which was confirmed by angio-MRI and arteriography. The patient was treated by endovascular procedure and remained asymptomatic at the 6-month follow-up.
Barros
Marcio V L
MV
Hospital Mater Dei Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. marciovlbarros@uol.com.br
Penna
Jefferson T M
JT
Henriques
Juliana F
JF
Roquette-Reis
Fernando
F
Labropoulos
Nicos
N
D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography