Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Involving the Ascending Aorta.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Involving the Ascending Aorta. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 09;: Authors: Kim WK, Kim JB Abstract A 58-year-old man visited the emergency department with vague anterior chest discomfort. Based on computed tomographic findings, our initial suspicion was intramural hematoma (IMH) in the ascending aorta. After a comprehensive discussion with relevant departments, emergent operation was planned. Intra-pericardial space, however, was severely adhered suggesting chronic inflammation. Biopsies were performed, and additional surgical procedures were discontinued. The patient was finally diagnosed as having Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Careful approach with high degreed suspicion for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, though rare, is required when preoperative findings are similar to the present case. PMID: 29530779 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research