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Title: | Mycotic aneurysm of the descending aorta due to Aspergillus species |
Authors: | Mettananda, K.C.D. de Silva, S.T. Premawardhena, A.P. |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka Medical Association |
Citation: | The Ceylon Medical Journal.2010; 55(1): 20-21 |
Abstract: | Mycotic aneurysms of the aorta are rare, and carry a poor prognosis unless detected and treated promptly. Aneurysms caused by Aspergillus species usually occur due to invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, septic embolisation or direct extension from the lung, mainly in immuno-compromised individuals. We report a case of descending aortic aneurysm caused by Aspergillus species in a previously immuno-competent individual |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1954 |
ISSN: | 0009-0875 (Print) |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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