Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	118498
Country	Malaysia

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Disseminated melioidosis presenting with multifocal thoracic aortic mycotic aneurysms: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chee Yik Chang, Fatin Aqilah Nor Aswan and Muhamad Aibaq Muhamad Yazid
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Corresponding Author	Chee Yik Chang, MRCP, Department of Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Jalan Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan, Johor Bahru 80100, Johor, Malaysia. ccyik28@gmail.com
Key Words	Splenic abscess; Descending aorta; Mycotic aneurysm; Burkholderia pseudomallei; Melioidosis; Case report
Core Tip	Melioidosis is a potentially severe infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, with clinical manifestations ranging from localized infection to fulminant disseminated disease. Although vascular involvement is an uncommon complication, mycotic aneurysm represents a particularly severe manifestation. Involvement of the thoracic aorta is especially rare and carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This case highlights disseminated melioidosis complicated by multifocal mycotic aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta, emphasizing the need for early recognition, serial imaging, and multidisciplinary management to improve patient outcomes.
Citation	Chang CY, Nor Aswan FA, Muhamad Yazid MA. Disseminated melioidosis presenting with multifocal thoracic aortic mycotic aneurysms: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-13 06:05
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-13 06:08
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-23 08:02
Return for Revision	2026-01-23 08:02
Revised	2026-01-24 07:08
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 14:39
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 14:39
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