Description

Congenital syphilitic aortic aneurysm is a rare condition characterized by the abnormal dilation of the aorta due to congenital syphilis. This condition can lead to serious cardiovascular complications if not diagnosed and managed appropriately.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is highly specialized and may not be familiar to all medical professionals. It is important to use the exact term 'Aneurisma aórtico sífilítico congénito' in formal contexts to avoid confusion. Colloquial alternatives may include terms like 'aneurisma congénito', but these should be avoided in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a congenital syphilitic aortic aneurysm after presenting with chest pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con un aneurisma aórtico sífilítico congénito tras presentar dolor en el pecho.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'aneurisma aórtico' without the syphilitic descriptor; mispronouncing 'sífilítico'; using informal terms that lack clinical specificity.