Mycotic pulmonary arterial aneurysms in an intravenous drug user

Can Respir J. 1998 Jul-Aug;5(4):307-11. doi: 10.1155/1998/627514.

Abstract

A case of mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) in an intravenous drug user in whom resolution occurred with conservative therapy is described. The natural history of PAA is not well described in the literature. Although PAA is potentially fatal, resolution may occur in patients who do not have hemoptysis. Clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of PAA are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / therapy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cocaine
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications
  • Heroin
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Embolism / complications
  • Radiography
  • Staphylococcal Infections / complications*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*
  • Tricuspid Valve

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Heroin
  • Cocaine