A case of paraplegia arising from mycotic aortic aneurysm

Abstract

Mycotic aortic aneurysms are a rare entity. In this report, we consider a patient with mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm and paraplegia without any evidence of overt infective spondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, or spinal abscess. Clinical presentation, treatment, and complications unique to our case are considered.

Keywords

• Mycotic aortic aneurysm
• Paraplegia
• Flaccid paralysis
• Vascular, endovascular aortic repair, septic embolus, artery of Adamkiewicz