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Rapid progression of a small penetrating aortic ulcer to rupture in the setting of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.

BMJ Case RepSep 2, 2026

An octogenarian woman with a history of heart failure and atrial fibrillation presented with cervical phlegmon and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.

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Clinicians should be vigilant for rapid progression of aortic ulcers, especially in patients with concurrent infections, as this can lead to acute complications requiring urgent intervention.

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