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Aortitis and periaortic fibrosis.

N J Lance1, D J Levinson

  • 1Division of Rheumatology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60616.

The Journal of Rheumatology
|July 1, 1991
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Aortitis, a form of chronic periaortitis, can cause lower extremity claudication. This condition, linked to inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms, requires review of its causes and management.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Pathology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Aortitis and periaortic fibrosis can lead to bilateral lower extremity claudication.
  • Chronic periaortitis, a type of aortitis, is associated with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis.
  • Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms are linked to aortitis in surgical literature.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old man presented with symptoms of aortitis and periaortic fibrosis.
  • The patient experienced bilateral lower extremity claudication.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition represents a form of aortitis linked to periaortic fibrosis.
  • This presentation aligns with descriptions of chronic periaortitis and inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms.
  • These conditions are hypothesized to stem from a shared underlying disease process.

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Implications:

  • Understanding the etiology of aortitis and periaortic fibrosis is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Effective management strategies for these conditions need further investigation.
  • This case highlights the connection between aortitis, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysms.