An uncommon cause of deep vein thrombosis: Mycotic aneurysm secondary to salmonella arteritis

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysm is an uncommon surgical emergency with high mortality. Endovascular infection due to salmonella is the commonest cause of intra-abdominal mycotic aneurysm. We report a rare presentation of mycotic aneurysm in a 78-year-old man who presented to the accident and emergency department with deep vein thrombosis due to compression of the iliac vein by a mycotic aneurysm arising from the internal iliac artery and an adjacent abscess. A comprehensive review of the aetiology, clinical presentation and management of mycotic aneurysm secondary to salmonella arteritis is presented.