Aortic rupture from MSSA aortitis in a healthy 21-year-old: a case report

A case of infectious aortitis in a young individual without any pre-existing condition or pathology of the aorta is extremely uncommon and unlikely. The clinical diagnosis of aortitis is difficult due to its unspecific presentation. Predisposing factors like age, pre-existing conditions, pathologies of the aorta and immunosuppression are described in literature and can help to raise suspicion. This unique case shows infectious aortitis can develop even in the absence of all described risk factors.