2025-11-272025-11-27http://hdl.handle.net/2263/106214Clinical history : A male patient, 65-years of age with sudden onset of facial oedema, pulsating veins in neck and murmur in the right second intercostal space.A positive Wassermann blood test was present.Autopsy findings : 1. oedema of upper half of body.2. Aneurysm of aortic arch penetrating into superior vena cava.Diagnosis: Syphilitic aorta aneurysm penetrating into vena cava superior