J Korean Soc Radiol.  2011 Dec;65(6):563-568. 10.3348/jksr.2011.65.6.563.

Tuberculous Pseudoaneurysm of the Descending Thoracic Aorta from Tuberculous Aortitis: CT Findings and Treatment with an Endovascular Stent Graft

• Yoon JY
• Lee IJ
• Jeon EY
• Kim MJ
• Lee K
• Lee Y

• KMID: 2002922
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2011.65.6.563

Abstract

Tuberculous pseudoaneurysms of the aorta are rare entities that have been reported as fatal complications requiring early diagnosis and treatment. Here, we describe a case of a tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in a patient with miliary tuberculosis. The computed tomography findings of a tuberculous pseudoaneurysm and outcomes of treatment with endovascular stent graft are described. Tuberculous pseudoaneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta were treated with endovascular stent graft. However, perigraft recurrence of tuberculosis after cessation of antituberculous drugs led to surgical treatment.

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aneurysm, False
Aorta
Aorta, Thoracic
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Recurrence
Stents
Transplants
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Miliary