Vascular pythiosis of carotid artery with meningitis and cerebral septic emboli: A case report and literature review

Publication date: September 2018

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports, Volume 21

Author(s): Maria Nina Chitasombat, Porkaew Petchkum, Suthas Horsirimanont, Pattana Sornmayura, Ariya Chindamporn, Theerapong Krajaejun

Abstract

Vascular Pythiosis caused by Pythium insiodiosum rarely involves carotid artery. A case of concealed ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the carotid artery with neck abscesses, and cerebral septic emboli is described. Patient presented with large pulsatile neck mass that failed to response to surgery, antifungals and immunotherapeutic vaccine. Residual unresectable disease leads to death in the patient. Pythiosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis of head and neck infection.

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