DOI: 10.12890/2016_000360

Isolated Aortitis Presenting with an Annoying Persistent Cough: A Case Report

Authors

  • Michele Maria Luchetti Clinica Medica, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona
  • William Capeci Clinica Medica, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona
  • Matteo Rossini Clinica Medica, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona
  • Devis Benfaremo Clinica Medica, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona
  • Armando Gabrielli Clinica Medica, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche e Molecolari, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona

william.capeci@gmail.com

Keywords

Aortitis, chronic cough, rare diseases

Abstract

Objectives: To report a case of idiopathic aortitis presenting with chronic cough.

Materials and Methods: the Authors describe the case of a 72-year-old man with dry cough, worsening fatigue, weight loss and elevated systemic inflammatory markers.

Results: A PET-CT scan showed diffuse thickening of the thoracic aorta and confirmed the diagnosis of aortitis. Systemic corticosteroid therapy was initiated and complete remission was achieved in six months.

Conclusion: Persistent dry cough of unknown origin, especially when associated with systemic inflammation, demands a thorough differential diagnosis and should not be underrated.

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Published

2016-02-18

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2016)

How to Cite

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Luchetti MM, Capeci W, Rossini M, Benfaremo D, Gabrielli A. Isolated Aortitis Presenting with an Annoying Persistent Cough: A Case Report. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2016 Feb. 18 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];3(2). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/360