Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: (TB) characterized by persistent inflammatory infiltration and weakening of the aortic wall. The disease most commonly results from contiguous spread from adjacent infected tissue and can lead to life-threatening complications, notably pseudoaneurysm formation and aortic rupture. The present case describes a 66-year-old man with sudden-onset back pain and hemoptysis. He was initially found to have a penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU), but subsequent radiographic imaging and recurrent hospitalizations later revealed aortic findings more consistent with TA. This report highlights the rarity of TA co-occurring with a PAU and emphasizes existing treatment plans for this clinical scenario.
Source: Cureus
Authors: Sean Namazi, Cindy Hou
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7153332354