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

• Main Authors: Maria Nina Chitasombat, Porkaew Petchkum, Suthas Horsirimanont, Pattana Sornmayura, Ariya Chindamporn, Theerapong Krajaejun
• Other Authors: Chulalongkorn University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/45978
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2018 The Author(s) 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 respon...