Publications by authors named "Filipe Alfaiate"
Article Synopsis
- Aortitis is a rare condition with vague symptoms, requiring careful diagnosis; an 80-year-old man experienced multiple hospitalizations for fever, general malaise, and arthritis-related mobility issues, with no identified infections.
- Advanced imaging revealed complex atherosclerotic plaques and signs consistent with aortitis, leading to treatments that included anticoagulants and corticosteroids.
- Ultimately, the patient's symptoms improved with corticosteroids, but a follow-up revealed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting the aortitis might have masked the underlying cancer.
