Korean J Med.  2015 Sep;89(3):323-326. 10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.323.

A Case of an Infected Aneurysm in the Thoracic Aorta Mimicking Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy

• Gwag HB
• Jung KS
• Lee JH
• Kim DH
• Lim AY
• Kim EK

• KMID: 2269005
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.323

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Aorta, Thoracic; Aneurysm, Infected

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm, Infected*
Aorta, Thoracic*
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Rupture
Delayed Diagnosis
Lymphatic Diseases*
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Positron-Emission Tomography