MYCOTIC ANEURYSM OF THE ABDOMINAL AORTA : CT FINDINGS
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Aneurysm, aortic Aneurysm, mycotic, infected, CTAbstract
We present a case of mycotic aneurysm of abdominal aorta that was diagnosed by CT (computed tomography)
The accuracy of CT as the first imaging technique of this condition is reviewed in the light of our results and those reported in the literatures.
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