Mycotic Aneurysms of Abdominal aorta and Iliac Vessels

Abstract

The term mycotic aneurysm has been maintained for infected aneurysm although the cause very rarely is fungal. Five types of infected aneurysms are mentioned with different pathogenesis. The aim of this paper is to report on four cases of mycotic aneurysm of the aorta and iliac vessels, and to discuss the pathology, clinical findings, diagnosis and outcome of treatment. Four consecutive cases managed in Department of Surgery, Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa during the Years 2000 – 2006 are presented.