Atypical angiographic appearance of a superficial femoral artery mycotic aneurysm

Br J Radiol. 1997 Sep;70(837):961-3. doi: 10.1259/bjr.70.837.9486077.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Staphylococcus aureus