Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis.

AUTOR(ES)

How, J

RESUMO

The detailed clinical findings of a 65-year-old woman who developed aortic regurgitation caused by giant cell aortitis are presented. The initial phase of the disease was dominated by severe non-specific constitutional symptomatology suggesting infective endocarditis or a malignancy. Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis has hitherto recieved scant attention in the published reports. The clinical and therapeutic relevance of this masquerade is discussed.

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