Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm: a case report and review of literature.
We report a case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that underwent inflammatory transformation which we treated medically with corticosteroids. Medical therapy resulted in resolution of presenting symptoms and observed inflammatory changes. We review the clinical features, associated pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic options in the management of inflammatory AAA.
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Siva S
SS
Ketha
Kenneth J
KJ
Warrington
Ian R
IR
McPhail
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D001025:Aortitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D001027:Aortography / Q000379:methods; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone
IgG4-related disease; inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm