Sunday, February 14, 2010

What is Mycotic Aneurysm? Is it caused by Fungal or Bacterial Infection?

  • Mycotic Aneurysm is a localized irreversible arterial dilatation due to destruction of vessel wall by infection
  • Osler coined the term ( to denote appearance like "fresh fungal vegetation" )
  • Can be Fungal or Bacterial , majority Bacterial
  • Can be seen in Cerebral or Systemic circulation
  • Due to occlusion of vasa vasorum by tiny septic emboli

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