27 hours ago Protopapas and Pugsley [8] have reported another case of HIV-related aneurysm of the aortic root in which the history and intraoperative findings … >> Go To The Portal
They encompass a wide range of different pathologies, both infectious and noninfectious. We present the case of a 68-year-old female with HIV, being treated with antiretrovirals, who presented with a symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm.
We describe a mycotic aneurysm of the inferior gluteal artery caused by NTS occurring in an adult Kenyan man infected with HIV. To the best of our knowledge, this report represents the first of its kind in the medical literature.
Rupture of a Salmonella-induced mycotic aneurysm of the femoral artery has been reported in the case of an HIV-infected patient [7]. We describe a mycotic aneurysm of the inferior gluteal artery caused by NTS occurring in an adult Kenyan man infected with HIV.
The rupture of this aneurysm resulted in hypovolemic shock and sudden death, a tragedy, which could have been prevented with existing treatment, adequate screening, and additional resources. Conflict of Interests The authors declared that there is no conflict of interests.
Corresponding author: Edy da Emilia Angelo Nacarapa, Chokwe Carmelo Hospital, and Tinpswalo Association, Research Unit, Vincentian Association to Fight AIDS and TB, Chókwè, Gaza Province, Mozambique
Aortic aneurysm diagnosed in a Mozambican HIV positive and hypertensive man with echocardiography
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