title: Thoracic aortic aneurysms due to giant cell aortitis.
abstract: We present three cases of thoracic aortic aneurysms caused by giant cell aortitis. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are common and usually related to hypertension, a bicuspid aortic valve or connective tissue diseases such as Marfan syndrome. Our report serves as a reminder that giant cell aortitis is an unusual yet very important cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm.
authors.affiliation: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Park, Taunton TA1 5HE, UK.
authors.forename: Muhammad A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cheema
authors.affiliation: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Park, Taunton TA1 5HE, UK.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: MacIver
keywords: Cardiovascular medicine; rheumatology