Mycotic aneurysm. an unusual cause of pyrexia of unknown origin in an immunodeficient infant

Pediatr Neurosurg. 2006;42(4):237-9. doi: 10.1159/000092361.

Abstract

Intracranial aneurysms in early childhood are rare. Mycotic aneurysms as a cause of pyrexia of unknown origin has never been reported. We present a 9-month-old immunodeficient boy who had a long history of irregular fever from neonatal period and presented to us with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Investigation revealed a basilar top aneurysm. We present the clinicoradiological profile and discuss the management strategies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / complications
  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / drug therapy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / drug therapy
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / etiology*
  • Humans
  • IgA Deficiency / complications
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents