Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Mycotic aneurysms, rare and severe vascular lesions, account for 2.5-4.5% of all intracranial aneurysms, often leading to significant morbidity and mortality. We report a unique case of a 66-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, who presented with recurrent syncopal episodes. Imaging revealed an intracerebral hematoma, and further angiographic studies identified a small bilobed aneurysm in the left ophthalmic artery, indicative of a mycotic aneurysm. Blood cultures revealed Burkholderia cepacia, an unusual causative pathogen in such cases. The patient underwent successful surgical intervention with complete recovery, marking this as a rare instance of ruptured cerebral mycotic aneurysm due to Burkholderia cepacia, highlighting the importance of considering this pathogen in similar clinical scenarios.
How to cite this article:
Jummo Jini and B.K. Singhania. Ruptured Cerebral Mycotic Aneurysm Secondary to Burkholderia cepacia: A Case Report.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.2.18.604.607
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