title: Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm caused by endocarditis--case report and literature review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Mater Dei Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. marciovlbarros@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Marcio V L
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Barros
authors.forename: Jefferson T M
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Penna
authors.forename: Juliana F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Henriques
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Roquette-Reis
authors.forename: Nicos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Labropoulos
mesh_terms: 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