Mycotic aneurysm is an aneurysm infected because of-: (A) Fungal infection, (B) Blood-borne infection (Intravascular), (C) Infection introduced from outside (extravascular), (D) Both intravascular and extravascular infection
Answer is D. A mycotic aneurysm is a dilation of an aery due to damage of the vessel wall by an infection. It is also referred to as infected aneurysm. The term "mycotic" referring to fungal is a misnomer as various organisms including predominantly bacterial can cause the aneurysm. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 345