Repeated gallium-67 scan demonstrating an occult mycotic aneurysm of the aortic arch due to Salmonella
Journal
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
35
Journal Issue
3
Pages
199-202
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Kao P.-F.
Chen K.-S.
Tsai M.-F.
Ng S.-H.
KAI-YUAN TZEN
Abstract
A 71 y-old female with 40 degrees C fever and a change in consciousness during haemodialysis was referred for a gallium-67 scan, which revealed a horseshoe-like radioactive accumulation in the mediastinal region. Salmonella enteritidis was isolated from blood culture. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed an aortic arch aneurysm. The patient died without surgery.
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