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  • Title: Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta following purulent pericardial effusion diagnosed by multi-slice computed tomography.
    Author: Erkut B, Becit N, Kantarci M, Ceviz N.
    Journal: Cardiovasc J Afr; 2011; 22(3):143-4. PubMed ID: 21713305.
    Abstract:
    Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the aorta is an uncommon disease, especially in childhood but has a high mortality due to spontaneous rupture. It is caused by endarteritis following bacteraemia or fungaemia. Due to spontaneous rupture, early diagnosis is very important.
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