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Mycotic aneurysm of the petrous portion of the internal carotid artery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. Samuel  and
C. M. C. Fernandes
J. Samuel*
Affiliation:
From Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
C. M. C. Fernandes
Affiliation:
From Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
*
J. Samuel, M.D., Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, P.O. Box 17039, Congella. 4013South Africa.
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Abstract

A case of a mycotic aneurysm of the petrous portion of the internal carotid artery is presented. This entity is extremely rare and the problems associated with the diagnosis and clinical management are discussed.

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Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 1 , January 1989 , pp. 111 - 114
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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