Abstract
We have presented a case of Salmonella‐induced infective aortic aneurysm in which the presence of peri‐aortic gas was a clue for diagnosis. The disease is clinically infrequent but potentially has a high mortality rate. Clinicians should consider this fatal disease from any trivial findings.
Highlights
Cases of infective aortic aneurysms account for only about 1%-3% of total cases of aortic aneurysm
A 70-year-old diabetic woman was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of high fever accompanying shaking chills for 3 days
The patient's body temperature was increased to 39°C, and blood analysis showed elevations of leukocytes (17 400/μL) and C-reactive protein (16.5 mg/dL)
Summary
Cases of infective aortic aneurysms account for only about 1%-3% of total cases of aortic aneurysm. A 70-year-old diabetic woman was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of high fever accompanying shaking chills for 3 days. The patient's body temperature was increased to 39°C, and blood analysis showed elevations of leukocytes (17 400/μL) and C-reactive protein (16.5 mg/dL).
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