A ruptured mycotic aortic aneurysm in a patient with urinary retention: A case report.

Samantha L Gaetani, Jerome C Deutsch, Mila H Ju

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Samantha L GaetaniLehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine; Cedar Crest Boulevard & I-78, Allentown, PA, 18103, USA.

Jerome C DeutschLehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine; Cedar Crest Boulevard & I-78, Allentown, PA, 18103, USA.

Mila H JuLehigh Valley Health Network, Heart and Vascular Institute, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine; 1259 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 301, Allentown, PA 18103, USA.

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Abstract

Symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a diagnosis that is a true emergency. Since AAAs are typically asymptomatic prior to rupturing, they can easily be missed. When an abdominal aortic aneurysm becomes symptomatic and ruptures, the ramifications can be catastrophic for the patient. We present a case of a 55-year-old male who presented with urinary retention and suprapubic pain. Computerized tomography demonstrated a rapidly expanding AAA and signs of impending rupture. Emergent vascular surgical repair was performed successfully. There was concern for mycotic nature of the AAA with recent COVID-19 infection and possible bacteremia. This case demonstrates the need for maintaining a wider differential when examining patients and avoiding anchoring bias and serves as a point of discussion for potential complications of COVID-19 infection.

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Abdominal aortic aneurysmBacteremiaCOVID-19 infectionUrinary retention

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PMID35251419

DOI10.1016/j.radcr.2022.01.058

PMCPMC8892024

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