Abdominal Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Melioidosis

Abstract

Melioidosis is an infective condition which is common in South East Asia. It can present in various forms like cutaneous abscess, pneumonia and severe septicaemia. However, Melioidosis causing abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysms is extremely rare and a difficult condition to diagnose and treat. We present our management of two cases of abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysms secondary to Melioidosis and their subsequent outcomes.

Keywords

• abdominal aorta
• pseudoaneurysms
• Meilodosis