Pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Arterial pseudoaneurysm has been reported as a possible complication of immunodeficiency virus infection. We report two cases of HIV-positive patients with a pseudoaneurysm at the level of the descending thoracic aorta. The first patient refused surgery and has been followed up to 14 months, whereas...

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Published in:European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2002-09, Vol.22 (3), p.454-456
Main Authors: Chello, M., Tamburrini, S., Mastroroberto, P., Covino, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aneurysm, False - complications
Aneurysm, False - diagnosis
Aneurysm, False - surgery
Aorta
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - complications
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the aorta
HIV Infections - complications
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Pseudoaneurysm
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Summary:Arterial pseudoaneurysm has been reported as a possible complication of immunodeficiency virus infection. We report two cases of HIV-positive patients with a pseudoaneurysm at the level of the descending thoracic aorta. The first patient refused surgery and has been followed up to 14 months, whereas the second patient underwent successful surgical repair. The importance of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysm is also discussed.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1016/S1010-7940(02)00349-4