An atherosclerotic thoracic aortic aneurysm in a 36-years old patient with HIV infection : A case report.

Abstract

A rare case of atherosclerotic thoracic aortic aneurysm was diagnosed in a 36-year old patient with HIV infection. CT scan of both chest and abdomen showed a fusiform aneurysm originating from distal aortic arch and extending to descending aorta. Left thoracotomy with aneurysmectomy and graft interposition was successfully performed and the histopathology demonstrated severe atherosclerosis without evidence of dissection.