Syphilitic aortic aneurysm:one case report and literature review
- VernacularTitle:梅毒性主动脉瘤1例及文献复习
- Author:
Yi JIN
;
Yan TAN
;
Jianghan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
syphilis;
aortic aneurysm;
diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy
2014;(5):415-419
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To review the clinical features and diagnosis of syphilitic aortic aneurysm .Methods A case of syphilitic aortic aneurysm was reported and the relevant literatures were reviewed .Results The patient showed progressive hoarse and heart murmurs and was diagnosed by computed tomographic angiography of aorta and syphilis serology test .In the era of antibiotics ,syphilitic aortic aneurysm is a very rare and dangerous case with covert onset ,various manifestations and high mortality .Conclusions The prevalence of late cardiovascular syphilis is increasing with the increase of early-onset syphilis and HIV epidemic .Syphilis serologic test should be available for the young patients with aortic aneurysm even though the risk factors of coronary heart disease are not present .Medical and surgical treatments for syphilis should be provided for the patients who are clinically suspected of syphilitic aortic aneurysm .
