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Aortitis with multiple aneurysms mimicking infective endocarditis.

J P Veinot1, J W Lorimer, V M Walley

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ottawa Hospital, Ontario. Jpveinot@civich.ottawa.on.ca

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|February 20, 1999
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Aortitis can cause aortic insufficiency and rare valvular masses. This case highlights complex complications including aneurysms, embolic events, and fatal aspergillus infection following treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Aortitis, inflammation of the aorta, typically leads to aortic insufficiency via aortic root dilation.
  • Valvular insufficiency from aortitis is rare, usually occurring when inflammation directly affects aortic valve cusps.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique patient case involving aortitis.
  • The patient presented with valvular masses, aortic and peripheral arterial aneurysms, embolic phenomena, and aortic insufficiency.

Findings:

  • Surgical valve replacement, initially for suspected infective endocarditis, resulted in homograft dehiscence and multiple false aneurysms.
  • Immunosuppressive therapy effectively reduced vasculitis but led to a severe opportunistic aspergillus infection.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the complex and potentially severe manifestations of aortitis beyond aortic root dilation.
  • It highlights the critical balance between managing autoimmune vasculitis and preventing opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients.
  • The case emphasizes the challenges in managing complications arising from both the primary disease and its treatment.