title: Syphilitic Aortic Aneurysm in a Young HIV-Infected Man: Case Presentation.
abstract: We describe the case of a young HIV-positive man who presented to the emergency room in hypovolemic shock. During subsequent evaluation, we documented a huge aortic aneurysm consistent with tertiary syphilis. The final autopsy demonstrated the extent of cardiovascular compromise caused by this aneurysm.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Section, Internal Medicine Department, University of Antioquia Medical School, Carrera 65D # 34 A-35, Medellín, Colombia.
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cataño
authors.forename: Isabel Cristina
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Ramirez