Mdct in aortitis: Early diagnosis and follow-up

Purpose: Aim of the study was to analyze CT features and to classify abdominal aortitis starting from eight cases diagnosed in patients with aspecific abdominal pain, history of fever, weight loss and elevated laboratory markers of inflammation. MM: We analyzed retrospectively eight cases of aortitis diagnosed in the period between July 2015 and October 2018 in our small town hospital. All eight patients underwent thorax and abdomen multidetector computer tomography with intravenous administration of contrast media. Results: Conclusion: Even if, nuclear medicine diagnosis is the gold standard in aortitis suspicion, in small town hospital MDCT with intravenous contrast media allows diagnosis and follow-up of abdominal aorta inflammation when severe but aspecific abdominal symptoms occurs. According to anamnesis and laboratory exams, a correct classification can be performed to optimize medical and/or surgical therapy.