| Non-typhoid Salmonella mycotic aneurysm of the aortic arch. | |
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PMID: 17548914 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Salmonella mycotic aneurysm is a rare but potentially fatal condition. Mortality is high without timely intervention. The clinical presentation is protean and early diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical alertness. Prompt surgical intervention and prolonged antimicrobial therapy are keys to successful treatment. We report an 81-year-old man with an atypical presentation of Salmonella mycotic aneurysm in the aortic arch. The case highlights the need to evaluate all patients over 50 years with non-typhoid Salmonella bacteraemia for possible endovascular infections. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is useful for making an early diagnosis of this disease. |
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Authors:
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Stella P Y Wong; Thomas K K Lai; W L Ng; W K Luk |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Volume: 13 ISSN: 1024-2708 ISO Abbreviation: Hong Kong Med J Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-05 Completed Date: 2007-12-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9512509 Medline TA: Hong Kong Med J Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 234-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. |
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Aged, 80 and over Aneurysm, Infected / diagnosis*, microbiology*, therapy Aorta, Thoracic / microbiology*, pathology Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis*, microbiology*, therapy Coronary Angiography Food Microbiology Hong Kong Humans Male Salmonella / isolation & purification* Salmonella Infections / diagnosis*, therapy |
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