Granulomatous aortitis and pulmonary trunk arthritis: a case report.
Date
1983-10
Authors
Patil, P. S.
Krishnamurthy, K. R.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Medical journal of zambia
Abstract
A case of granulomatous inflammation of aorta and pulmonary trunk in a 14 year old African female is presented. She also had bilateral tuberculous` bronchopneumonia and extensive tuberculosis of ileum. Relevant literature relating to granulomatous aortisis is reviewed. The rarity of similar lesion in the pulmonary trunk is emphasized.
Description
Granulomatous inflammation of aorta and pulmonary trunk in a 14 year old African female is presented.
Keywords
Aorta , Pulmonary Artery , Inflammation , Granuloma
Citation
Patil, P. S.and Krishnamurthy, K. R. (1983). Granulomatous aortitis and pulmonary trunk arthritis: a case report. Medical Journal of Zambia. 17, (4)