A Case Report: Ruptured Popliteal Aneurysm Caused by Haemophilus Influenzae Infection

Unusual presentation of distal ICA aneurysm in relation to dental abscess

“… 9 Case reports have described mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms and popliteal aneurysms attributed to H. influenzae infection. 10 , 11 , 12 In these reports, the time course of suspected bacterial seeding to symptom onset range from 1 week to a month. There was concern for risk of rapid aneurysmal growth and rupture in these reported cases, resulting in prompt surgical management.…”