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Borne identity: CT imaging of vascular infections

Authors: Jessica S. Huang, Alexander S. Ho, Absar Ahmed, Sanjeev Bhalla, Christine O. Menias

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

Vascular infections present in a multitude of ways with computed tomography (CT) aiding in the diagnosis of many of the uncommon vascular infections, which are equally dangerous and carry severe life-threatening consequences if untreated from a delay in diagnosis. This pictorial review aims to discuss and illustrate the CT findings of the following vascular infections including aortitis, mycotic aneurysms, infective endocarditis, septic thrombophlebitis in the chest and abdomen, and Kawasaki disease. Recognition and prompt diagnosis of these uncommon vascular infections are critical to the initiation of the appropriate management and therapy.

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Title: Borne identity: CT imaging of vascular infections
Authors: Jessica S. Huang
Alexander S. Ho
Absar Ahmed
Sanjeev Bhalla
Christine O. Menias
Publication date: 01-08-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-011-0946-7

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