We report an extremely rare case of suprarenal mycotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta below the origin of the superior mesenteric artery, secondary to Salmonella infection in a 3-year-old boy, which was associated with total disruption of the aortic wall. This case was successfully managed surgically with debridement and interposition of a double velour Dacron graft in the involved segment of aorta. A high degree of suspicion, angiographic evaluation supported by noninvasive investigations, and a planned surgical approach are required for a successful outcome.
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