Mycotic (infected) aneurysm of the popliteal artery and arthritis following Salmonella bacteriemia

Authors
Alonso-Bartolome, P Valle, HA Aurrecoechea, E Acha, O Blanco, R Martinez-Taboada, V Rodriguez-Valverde, V
Citation
P. Alonso-bartolome et al., Mycotic (infected) aneurysm of the popliteal artery and arthritis following Salmonella bacteriemia, CLIN EXP RH, 19(3), 2001, pp. 325-328
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology,"da verificare
Journal title
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
0392856X → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
325 - 328
Database
ISI
SICI code
0392-856X(200105/06)19:3<325:M(AOTP>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We report a case of a mycotic (infected) aneurysm of the popliteal artery d ue to Salmonella enteritidis. The clinical presentation may be confused,vit h other more common causes of diffuse swollen leg, causing a delay in the d iagnosis and proper therapy. Prompt surgical resection of the infected aneu rysm together with medical therapy is required for successful treatment.