CTICasesIsolated aortitis
Imaging findings
Chest and abdominal CT show circumferential, smooth wall thickening of the thoracic and abdominal aorta, without involvement of the major branch vessels or signs of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Key takeaways
Isolated aortitis is a non-infectious inflammatory vasculitis confined to the aorta. It can present with elevated inflammatory markers and non-specific chest/abdominal pain, and typically responds well to steroid therapy.
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