Noninfectious Necrotizing Aortitis With Predominantly Neutrophilic Infiltrate

Case Reports in Pathology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nathan A. Williams, Mark Colantonio, Anastasia Miller, ALLEN P. BURKE
DOI: 10.1155/crip/5727208
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Abstract

Aortitis can be either infectious or noninfectious, and cases of noninfectious aortitis are not well understood. Our study presents a case of noninfectious ascending aortitis in a relatively young, previously healthy man, characterized by a predominantly neutrophilic infiltrate on histopathological examination without an inciting microorganism. This case report highlights that a neutrophilic infiltrate does not necessarily indicate an infectious etiology in ascending aortic aneurysms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions Vasculitis and related conditions Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Case Reports in Pathology
Volume
2026
Issue
1
Pages
5727208–5727208
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN