Mycotic pseudoaneurysms complicating renal transplantation: a case series and review of literature

Journal of Medical Case Reports

Paris Pappas¹  George Zavos¹  Sofia Gioldasi¹  Polytimi Leonardou¹ 

[1] Department of Radiology, Laikon General Hospital of Athens, 17 Ag. Thoma str., 115 27Athens, Greece

关键词: percutaneous treatment;    mycotic aneurysm;    iliac artery pseudoaneurysm;    renal transplantation;   

Others  :  1195926
DOI  :  10.1186/1752-1947-6-59

 received in 2011-05-18, accepted in 2012-02-14,  发布年份 2012

【 摘 要 】

Introduction

Kidney transplantation can be complicated by infection and subsequent development of mycotic aneurysm, endangering the survival of the graft and the patient. Management of this condition in five cases is discussed, accompanied by a review of the relevant literature.

Case presentations

Five patients, three men 42-, 67- and 57-years-old and two women 55- and 21-years-old (mean age of 48 years), all Caucasians, developed a mycotic aneurysm in the region of the anastomosis between renal graft artery and iliac axes. Four patients presented with systemic fever and iliac fossa pain and one presented with hemorrhagic shock. Morphologic investigation by color doppler ultrasonography revealed a pseudoaneurysm at the anastomotic site. A combination of antibiotic therapy, surgery and interventional procedures was required as all kidney transplants had to be removed. No recurrence was recorded during the follow-up period.

Conclusions

A high index of suspicion is required for the timely diagnosis of a mycotic aneurysm; aggressive treatment with cover stents and/or surgical excision is necessary in order to prevent potentially fatal complications.

【 授权许可】

   
2012 Leonardou et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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