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Mycotic pseudoaneurysms complicating renal transplantation: a case series and review of literature

Authors: Polytimi Leonardou, Sofia Gioldasi, George Zavos, Paris Pappas

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Kidney transplantation can be complicated by infection and subsequent development of mycotic aneurysm, endangering the survival of the graft and the patient. Management of this condition in five cases is discussed, accompanied by a review of the relevant literature.

Case presentations

Five patients, three men 42-, 67- and 57-years-old and two women 55- and 21-years-old (mean age of 48 years), all Caucasians, developed a mycotic aneurysm in the region of the anastomosis between renal graft artery and iliac axes. Four patients presented with systemic fever and iliac fossa pain and one presented with hemorrhagic shock. Morphologic investigation by color doppler ultrasonography revealed a pseudoaneurysm at the anastomotic site. A combination of antibiotic therapy, surgery and interventional procedures was required as all kidney transplants had to be removed. No recurrence was recorded during the follow-up period.

Conclusions

A high index of suspicion is required for the timely diagnosis of a mycotic aneurysm; aggressive treatment with cover stents and/or surgical excision is necessary in order to prevent potentially fatal complications.

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Title: Mycotic pseudoaneurysms complicating renal transplantation: a case series and review of literature
Authors: Polytimi Leonardou
Sofia Gioldasi
George Zavos
Paris Pappas
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-59

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Mycotic pseudoaneurysms complicating renal transplantation: a case series and review of literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentations

Conclusions

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Introduction

Case presentations

Conclusions

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