Aortitis as a manifestation of myelodysplastic syndrome
Open Access
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 77 (904) , 116-118
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pmj.77.904.116
Abstract
Aortitis is the inflammation of the wall of the aorta and can occur from an infection or autoimmune disease. Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is characterised by abnormal haematopoiesis and a dysfunctional immune system. Autoimmune manifestations have been described in MDS. Here a case of a patient with aortitis and MDS is presented and discussed. All possible aetiologies were ruled out. The patient’s symptoms resolved after she received steroids.Keywords
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