Tuberculous aneurysm of the aorta is a rare and dangerous condition. Despite modern diagnostic and surgical techniques, it remains a challenge to recognize and treat. A successful resection of a false aneurysm of the descending aorta that ruptured into the lung of a 55-year-old woman is reported. A history of the patient and microscopic examination of the specimen indicated a diagnosis of tuberculosis. Antituberculosis chemotherapy was immediately implemented. The patient appears to be in good condition 8 months after operation; however, she remains under treatment for tuberculosis
Mycotic tuberculous aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta / E. Quaini, F. Donatelli, E. Bonacina, E. Vitali, T. Colombo, E. Panzeri. - In: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL. - ISSN 0730-2347. - 12:3(1985 Sep), pp. 257-260.
Mycotic tuberculous aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta
F. DonatelliSecondo
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1985
Abstract
Tuberculous aneurysm of the aorta is a rare and dangerous condition. Despite modern diagnostic and surgical techniques, it remains a challenge to recognize and treat. A successful resection of a false aneurysm of the descending aorta that ruptured into the lung of a 55-year-old woman is reported. A history of the patient and microscopic examination of the specimen indicated a diagnosis of tuberculosis. Antituberculosis chemotherapy was immediately implemented. The patient appears to be in good condition 8 months after operation; however, she remains under treatment for tuberculosisPubblicazioni consigliate
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