Aortic regurgitation caused by giant cell aortitis

A case of giant cell aortitis causing aortic regurgitation is reported. The aortic valve was replaced with a Medtronic-Hall prosthesis. The patient has been followed for seven months, during which time she received steroid therapy. There was good evidence of hemodynamic correction, but no evidence of further progress in the arteritis has been noted. The pathological and clinical problems of this disease are discussed.