Atypical angiographic appearance of a superficial femoral artery mycotic aneurysm.

Abstract

An unusual presentation of mycotic aneurysm is described. In this case, a large thrombosed mycotic aneurysm of the superficial femoral artery was associated with segmental occlusion of the adjacent artery. Small vessels were delineated in the periphery of the aneurysm on angiography.

Pseudo-aneurisma femoral micótico após onze anos de cateterismo

“…These kind of aneurysms are usually easily diagnosed in clinical grounds. However, in rare instances, the peri-aneurysmal inflammation and local lymph nodes may disguise the pulsatile mass, which may be erroneously confounded with an abscess or venous thrombosis 5 , so a high degree of suspicion (paying special attention to past history [arterial catheterisms, drug abuse, etc]) is, in order, essential.…”

Rupture of Infected Superficial Femoral Artery Aneurysm. A Case Report

“…Rupture represents the most frequent complication of this disease with incidences ranging from 13.7% to 83% (1)(2).…”