Sarcoid Aortitis
Cite this case
[...]. Sarcoid Aortitis. CTICases. Published October 21, 2016. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/xgrqr
Imaging findings
Large cuff-like thickening around the aorta and right coronary artery, with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy showing calcifications.
Key takeaways
Sarcoidosis can manifest as aortitis, potentially mimicking infectious etiologies like tuberculosis. It may involve the aorta and coronary arteries with cuff-like soft tissue.
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