Description

Syphilitic mediastinal aneurysm refers to an aneurysm in the mediastinum that occurs as a complication of syphilis infection. This condition can lead to serious cardiovascular complications and requires careful medical evaluation and management.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in discussions about cardiovascular complications of syphilis. Common variants that may be encountered include 'aneurisma mediastínico' without the syphilitic qualifier. It is important to maintain the clinical terminology to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'aneurisma' with 'aneurisma cerebral'; mispronouncing 'mediascual'; mixing up syphilis with other sexually transmitted infections.