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KMID : 0882420150890030323
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2015 Volume.89 No. 3 p.323 ~ p.326
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A Case of an Infected Aneurysm in the Thoracic Aorta Mimicking Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy
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Gwag Hye-Bin
Jung Ki-Sun
Lee Ji-Hyeon
Kim Do-Hee
Lim A-Young
Kim Eun-Kyoung
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Aorta, Thoracic, Aneurysm, Infected
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