Evolution of salmonella aortitis towards the formation of abdominal aneurysm
Carreras, M.; Larena, J.A.; Tabernero, G.; Langara, E.; Pena, J.M.
European Radiology 7(1): 54-56
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0938-7994
PMID: 9000397
DOI: 10.1007/s003300050108
Accession: 046026035
We present a case of salmonella aortitis with necrosis of the arterial wall and its evolution to the formation of an abdominal aneurysm over a 6-day period. Computed tomography was performed before and after the development of a mycotic aneurysm. Presurgical aortography was also performed. The findings obtained give a dynamic concept to this pathology and show its rapid evolution in a short period of time.