Aneurysm, Infected
| Definition: |
Aneurysm due to growth of microorganisms in the arterial wall, or infection arising within preexisting arteriosclerotic aneurysms. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific bact or fungal infect (IM); note X refs ANEURYSM, BACTERIAL & ANEURYSM, MYCOTIC: do not coord with BACTERIAL INFECTIONS or MYCOSES if the specific bacterium or fungus is not specified |
| Also Called: |
Aneurysm, Bacterial,Aneurysm, Mycotic |
Aneurysm, Infected Definitions and Terms
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