07 December 2023: Articles
Immune-Mediated Non-Infectious Periaortitis After Aortic Graft Replacement Surgery: A Case Report Highlighting the Need for Immunosuppressive Therapy
Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis, Unusual setting of medical care
Yuki Hiramatsu A , Eiji Hiraoka A* , Hikaru Ito A , Keiichi Iwanami A , Joji Ito A , Minoru Tabata ADOI: 10.12659/AJCR.941428
Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e941428
Figure 3. An 18-F fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scan image. (A) Coronal section of FDG-PET scan, revealing high uptake around the ascending aorta and arch grafts, indicating inflammation around the grafts (Gelweave Valsalva™ and Triplex™). (B) Transverse section of FDG-PET CT scan at the level of aortic root (prosthetic valve and Gelweave Valsalva™). High uptake was noted in the aortic root, but not in the descending aorta. (C) Transverse section of FDG-PET CT scan at the level of aortic arch (Triplex™). High uptake was noted around the arch graft (Triplex™).