Coronary artery mycotic aneurysm in a patient suffering from subacute endocarditis: a case report and literature review

ABSTRACT: Although mycotic aneurysm is a known and important disease in the cerebrovascular system, especially the brain, there are scarce reports about coronary artery mycotic aneurysms (CAMA). CAMA can occur not only in the context of endocarditis but also as a rare adverse event of coronary artery stenting, which has been used more extensively in recent years. Accordingly, it is essential to pay greater attention to its associated presentations and clinical course. Considering the scant evidence available, reporting the disease course of each patient with CAMA can help increase the physician's knowledge about this condition, which is why we are reporting this case. A 42-year-old man with diabetes was referred to our center with embolic left cerebellar infarction 3 months earlier, as well as a 2-m

SUBMITTER: Hali R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10435280 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature