Aortitis as a manifestation of myelodysplastic syndrome

Postgrad Med J. 2001 Feb;77(904):116-8. doi: 10.1136/pmj.77.904.116.

Abstract

Aortitis is the inflammation of the wall of the aorta and can occur from an infection or autoimmune disease. Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is characterised by abnormal haematopoiesis and a dysfunctional immune system. Autoimmune manifestations have been described in MDS. Here a case of a patient with aortitis and MDS is presented and discussed. All possible aetiologies were ruled out. The patient's symptoms resolved after she received steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortitis / diagnosis
  • Aortitis / drug therapy
  • Aortitis / etiology*
  • Chest Pain / diagnosis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / complications*