The current imaging method of choice for detecting mycotic aneurysm is multidetector CT angiography, which provides images quickly and with high sensitivity. 12 Magnetic resonance imaging is a ...

Infectious intracranial aneurysms, often referred to as mycotic aneurysms, are rare vascular lesions that emerge as a consequence of microbial infection weakening the arterial wall.

Discussion Mycotic extracranial carotid aneurysms are exceptionally rare, with 74 cases being reported in a 2002 review by Knouse and colleagues. [1] We uncovered at least 13 additional cases ...

Of 191 patients with proved ruptured intracranial aneurysms admitted to this unit since 1952, 5 have had aneurysms of mycotic origin, a case incidence of 2.6 per cent (Case 3 had 2 such aneurysms).

Mycotic aneurysms of the extracranial carotid artery are uncommon and always warrant surgical treatment to prevent eventual rupture and death. Septic embolization to the brain is an even rarer ...

Endovascular treatment for the rare, life-threatening condition of mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is feasible and durable in most patients, according to a study published online November 5, 2014, ahead ...

Mycotic aneurysms: Rare and infection-related, these occur when bacteria, fungi, or viruses weaken a section of a brain artery wall. Click to read more ...

A rare, life-threatening condition Mycotic extracranial carotid artery aneurysms are unusual presentations of a carotid artery aneurysm. Only about 100 cases have been reported, and Staphylococcus ...