A Case of an Infected Aneurysm in the Thoracic Aorta Mimicking Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : 323-326, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-52497
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ABSTRACT
Tuberculous-infected aortic aneurysms are rare, but delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, including sudden aortic rupture. Here, we report a case of a tuberculous infected aneurysm in the thoracic aorta that was mistaken for lymphadenopathy. In this case, we could differentiate the lesion with the aid of contrast-enhanced computed tomography and positron emission tomography (PET). This case demonstrates the diagnostic value of PET in aortic aneurysms.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aorta, Thoracic
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Rupture
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Aneurysm, Infected
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Delayed Diagnosis
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Lymphatic Diseases
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article