Abstract
An aortoesophageal fistula is a rare but fatal disease, most commonly associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm. Early diagnosis and emergency surgical intervention are mandatory for survival. We reported a case of mycotic aneurysm of thoracic aorta with aortoesophageal fistula, presenting with intermittent hematemesis, tarry stool and sepsis. Initially, misdiagnosis of esophageal submucosal tumor with bleeding was made clinically and endoscopically. With contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography (CT) scan the diagnosis was confirmed. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation, endoscopic feature and imaging findings were reviewed.
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