La Revue de médecine interne
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Aortic aneurysms are a well known but rare complication of tuberculosis. Their major complication is aneurysmal rupture, unforeseeable and lethal. ⋯ Tuberculous false aneurysms of the aorta necessitate an early intervention before they rupture. Surgical treatment remains the preferred option but endovascular repair with a stent graft is a therapeutic alternative, to be considered in high-risk surgical patients.