Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis.
The detailed clinical findings of a 65-year-old woman who developed aortic regurgitation caused by giant cell aortitis are presented. The initial phase of the disease was dominated by severe non-specific constitutional symptomatology suggesting infective endocarditis or a malignancy. Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis has hitherto recieved scant attention in the published reports. The clinical and therapeutic relevance of this masquerade is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography