title: Cross-sectional imaging of aortic infections.
abstract: Aortic infections are uncommon clinical entities, but are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. In this review, we focus on the cross-sectional imaging appearance of aortic infections, including aortic valve endocarditis, pyogenic aortitis, mycotic aneurysm and aortic graft infections, with an emphasis on CT, MRI and PET/CT appearance. Teaching Points • Aortic infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality. • CT, MRI and FDG PET/CT play complementary roles in aortic infection imaging. • Radiologists should be vigilant for aortic infection manifestations to ensure timely diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. murphy.84@gmail.com.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Division of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Keraliya
authors.affiliation: Division of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.affiliation: Division of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aghayev
authors.affiliation: Division of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Steigner
keywords: Aorta; Computed tomography; Endocarditis; Infection; Magnetic resonance angiography