Thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture secondary to lymphocytic lymphoma

We present the case of a 60-year old woman with a ruptured thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). It was a Type IV TAAA in the Crawford Classification. A mycotic origin was suspected as she had a known history of lymphocytic lymphoma. She underwent thoraco-abdominal aortic replacement with a good surgical result. Histopathological examination revealed destruction of the aortic layers due to inflammatory lymphomatous aortic infiltration. The patient fully recovered.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - January 3, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pontailler, M., Fabre, D., Hocquemiller-Khalife, T., Fadel, E. Tags: Vascular malformations Source Type: research