Mycotic aneurysm

Pract Neurol. 2022 Oct;22(5):407-409. doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2021-003260. Epub 2022 Apr 25.

Abstract

Angioinvasive fungal infections of the cerebral vasculature often lead to significant morbidity and mortality. High clinical suspicion and early antifungal therapy could improve outcomes. We describe the fatal case of a patient with a rapidly enlarging cavernous carotid aneurysm due to angioinvasive fungus. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosis and management of this condition.

Keywords: CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Infected* / therapy
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carotid Artery Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Carotid Artery Diseases* / microbiology
  • Humans

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents