Mycotic aneurysm

Bryan J. Neth, Salomon Cohen Cohen, Jorge Trejo-Lopez, Waleed Brinjikji, Sherri Ann Braksick, Jennifer E. Fugate, Alejandro A. Rabinstein, Eelco F.M. Wijdicks

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)407-409
Number of pages3
JournalPractical neurology
Volume22
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2022

Keywords

  • CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology

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