Primary mycotic aneurysms are rare, and they can be difficult to diagnose before rupture. Early diagnosis is the cornerstone to effective management. Preoperative diagnosis has traditionally involved angiography and computed tomography. We report a case of Staphylococcus aureus aortitis with an aortic wall abscess and posterior pseudoaneurysm formation involving the ascending aorta in which transesophageal echocardiography was fundamental in diagnosis and patient management.
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