HIV-Associated Aortitis Causing Rapid Development of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

We present the case of a 68-year-old female with HIV, being treated with antiretrovirals, who presented with a symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm. The aneurysm developed within one week. The patient underwent endovascular aneurysm repair, and her aneurysm completely resolved on follow-up computed tomography imaging 16  months later.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - January 31, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Ashley Rosenberg, Pamela Bailey, Margaret Rigamer, Mark Levy Tags: Case Report Source Type: research