Aortic coarctation endarteritis in an adult: case report with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging findings and review of the literature

Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Feb 15;40(4):e28-31. doi: 10.1086/427147. Epub 2005 Jan 25.

Abstract

We describe a case of coarctation endarteritis in an adult and review the literature pertaining to this condition. Adult coarctation endarteritis is a rare entity but often represents the initial presentation of coarctation. Diagnosis is critically important given the risk of rupture. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can be helpful in management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aorta / pathology
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnosis
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Coarctation / microbiology
  • Endarteritis / diagnosis
  • Endarteritis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endarteritis / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Viridans Streptococci