Author:
Chiocchi Marcello,Spiritigliozzi Luigi,Di Tosto Federica,Benelli Leonardo,D’Errico Francesca,Presicce Matteo,Pugliese Luca,Ricci Francesca,De Stasio Vincenzo,Di Donna Carlo,Pasqualetto Monia,Colella Dionisio Ferdinando,Floris Roberto
Abstract
Abstract
Background
An ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm is a severe and rare complication following cardiothoracic surgery. This case report demonstrates its possible misinterpretation and the consequent importance of multidisciplinary evaluation.
Case presentation
We present a case of an 18-year-old Caucasian man with Marfan syndrome who developed an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm about 1 year after undergoing cardiac surgery with the Bentall procedure. Computed tomographic examination of the thoracic aorta and positron emission tomography–computed tomography initially suggested a lymphomatous pathology. However, these imaging results were in contrast to the transesophageal echocardiogram and the laboratory data that showed negative results for hematological pathology. A second computed tomographic scan redirected the diagnosis toward a pseudoaneurysm.
Conclusion
This case demonstrates the utility of close communication and interdisciplinary consultation between cardiovascular radiologists and the cardiac surgery team, which are mandatory in order to maximize their diagnostic skills in identifying postoperative complications.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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