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Spontaneous rupture of a mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to histoplasmosis: a case report.

Mitchell H MirandeDante L S SouzaLouis ThibodeauxCody Sutphin
Published in: Surgical case reports (2024)
This case demonstrates a successful approach to a ruptured mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm resulting in a positive outcome. It is a unique case as it highlights, to our knowledge, the first report of splenic artery aneurysm secondary to Histoplasma capsulatum infection. This report helps further the understanding of the pathophysiology as well as the natural history of mycotic splenic pseudoaneurysms.
Keyphrases
  • endovascular treatment
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  • abdominal aortic aneurysm
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