Aortitis requiring aortic repair associated with glaucoma, thyroiditis, glaucoma, and neuropathy: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aortitis may be due to infectious and non-infectious causes. We observed aortitis, associated with glaucoma, thyroiditis, pericarditis, pleural effusion and neuropathy in a 63-years old woman. Despite antibiotic therapy, inflammatory signs persisted and resolved...

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Main Authors: Bayer Günther, Wick Nikolaus, Wieselthaler Georg, Sanani Ramona, Hanafin Aileen, Avanzini Marion, Stöllberger Claudia, Mölzer Günther, Finsterer Josef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/74