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Neck Swelling, Dysphagia, and Jaw Pain: What’s Your Diagnosis?

A rare carotid artery pseudoaneurysm complicated by MRSA infection, septic arthritis, and an incidental thigh tumor challenged clinicians but was successfully treated with surgery and targeted antibiotics.

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    An 86-year-old woman with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis presented with new symptoms.

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    Imaging revealed a 14-mm carotid artery pseudoaneurysm.

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    Methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection was confirmed.

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    Vascular surgery was performed with a cryopreserved graft.

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    An atypical lipomatous tumor was identified in the thigh.

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    Successful management led to complete resolution of symptoms.

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    Patient lived independently for five more years after recovery.

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Neck Swelling, Dysphagia, and Jaw Pain: What’s Your Diagnosis?

A rare carotid artery pseudoaneurysm complicated by MRSA infection, septic arthritis, and an incidental thigh tumor challenged clinicians but was successfully treated with surgery and targeted antibiotics.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • August 19, 2025

  • 2 min

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