결핵성 림프절병과 혼동된 결핵성 흉부대동맥류 1예

Tuberculous-infected aortic aneurysms are rare, but delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, including sudden aortic rupture. Here, we report a case of a tuberculous infected aneurysm in the thoracic aorta that was mistaken for lymphadenopathy. In this case, we could differentiate the le...

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Published inThe Korean journal of medicine Vol. 89; no. 3; pp. 323 - 326
Main Authors 곽혜빈, Hye Bin Gwag, 정기선, Ki Sun Jung, 이지현, Ji Hyeon Lee, 김도희, Do Hee Kim, 임아영, A Young Lim, 김은경, Eun Kyoung Kim
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한내과학회 30.09.2015
Subjects
Aneurysm
Aorta
Infected
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Thoracic
내과학
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ISSN1738-9364
2289-0769
DOI10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.323

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Summary:Tuberculous-infected aortic aneurysms are rare, but delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, including sudden aortic rupture. Here, we report a case of a tuberculous infected aneurysm in the thoracic aorta that was mistaken for lymphadenopathy. In this case, we could differentiate the lesion with the aid of contrast-enhanced computed tomography and positron emission tomography (PET). This case demonstrates the diagnostic value of PET in aortic aneurysms. (Korean J Med 2015;89:323-326)
Bibliography:The Korean Association Of Internal Medicine
G704-000582.2015.89.3.019
ISSN:1738-9364
2289-0769
DOI:10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.323