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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2010

Lower respiratory tract infection and rapid expansion of an abdominal aortic aneurysm: a case report.

Steven Naylor, Zakareya Gamie, Ravinder S Vohra, Sapna Puppala, Patrick J Kent, D Julian A Scott

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6 authors.

Steven NaylorThe Leeds Vascular Institute, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK. ugm1zg@doctors.org.uk.
Zakareya Gamie
Ravinder S Vohra
Sapna Puppala
Patrick J Kent
D Julian A Scott

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Abstract

introductionThe rate of abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion is related to multiple factors. There is some evidence that inflammation can accelerate aneurysm expansion. However, the association between pulmonary sepsis and rapid abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion is rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we present a case of a rapidly expanding abdominal aortic aneurysm in a 68-year-old Caucasian man with a concomitant lower respiratory tract infection and systemic sepsis requiring intensive monitoring and urgent endovascular intervention. Our patient had an uncomplicated post-operative recovery and a follow-up computed tomography scan at one month demonstrated no evidence of an endoleak.

conclusionThis case highlights the potential association between pulmonary sepsis and rapid abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion. In such cases, a policy of frequent monitoring should be adopted to identify those patients requiring definitive management.

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PMID20964810
PMCPMC2978231

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