Asymptomatic syphilitic aortitis
By definition this form of syphilitic aortitis is asymptomatic.
The diagnosis is often made by chance by chest radiography. The features of syphilitic aortitis are:
- dilated ascending aorta
- calcification of the ascending aorta
Serology is usually positive.
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