Aortic coarctation endarteritis in an adult: case report with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging findings and review of the literature.
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.
Anderson
Albert M L
AM
Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. albert.anderson@duke.edu
Cabell
Christopher H
CH
Sexton
Daniel J
DJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000473:pathology; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D004692:Endarteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D034363:Viridans Streptococci