Aneurysm of the anterior tibial artery as a complication of infectious endocarditis.

OBJECTIVE

Mycotic aneurysms of the infrapopliteal vessels are rare, with few cases reported in the literature. Management strategies are diverse and should be tailored to the patient's presentation.

METHODS

We describe the case of a 40-year-old male who presented with a painful left leg mass in the setting of bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Imaging revealed an aneurysm of the anterior tibial artery.

RESULTS

The patient was treated with antibiotics and open surgical repair with excision of the aneurysmal sac, ligation of the anterior tibial artery, and primary repair of the popliteal artery and tibioperoneal trunk.

CONCLUSION

The epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management of infrapopliteal aneurysms are briefly reviewed in this case study.