Cogan's syndrome – A rare aortitis, difficult to diagnose but with therapeutic potential

Síndrome de Cogan – Uma aortite rara, de diagnóstico difícil, mas com potencial terapêutico

Summary

The inflammation of aortic wall, named aortitis, is a rare condition that can be caused by a number of pathologies, mainly inflammatory or infectious in nature. In this context, the occurrence of combined audiovestibular and/or ocular manifestations eventually led to the diagnosis of Cogan's syndrome, making it the rare case, but susceptible to adequate immunosuppressive treatment and satisfactory disease control.

Keywords:
chest pain; aortitis; Cogan's syndrome