Mycotic aneurysm of the tibioperoneal trunk: a first manifestation of an infected endocarditis

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2012 May-Jun;54(3):171-4. doi: 10.1590/s0036-46652012000300010.

Abstract

Infrapopliteal mycotic aneurysm resulting from endocarditis is rare, with only a few reported cases. We describe the case of a 28-year-old male patient who was suffering with pain and edema in the right leg. The ultrasound revealed an aneurysm of the right tibioperoneal trunk and a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The patient was admitted and developed acute congestive heart failure, being diagnosed with possible endocarditis. A pseudo-aneurysm was revealed by arteriography. Aggressive antibiotic treatment was initiated, and open surgery confirmed a mycotic pseudo-aneurysm of the tibioperoneal trunk. To our knowledge, this is the 8th case reported of an infected aneurysm in this particular location.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / surgery
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tibial Arteries*
  • Venous Thrombosis / complications