Infected “Mycotic” Aneurysm of the Common Carotid Artery—A Differential Diagnosis to Tumor of the Neck

Frontiers in Surgery

Patrick R. G. Eriksen¹ 

关键词: mycotic aneurysm;    unknown primary cancer;    differentional diagnostic;    diagnostic imaging;    neck surgery;    syphilis;    deep neck infections;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fsurg.2018.00075

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: Infected “mycotic” Aneurysm (IA) of the extracranial carotid artery is a rare condition that can be fatal if mistaken for other pathology. An 83-year-old man presented with a mass on the neck initially suspected malignant. Weeks later it grew rapidly and was found to be an IA, thus requiring acute surgery. Via this case report, we discuss diagnostics and approach when diagnosing masses in relation to vessels of the neck not readily explained.

【 授权许可】

CC BY