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Increased uptake of FDG in the ascending aorta, aortic arch and thoracic descending aorta.
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FDG-PET/CT scan was requested, which revealed increased uptake of FDG (indicating any kind of inflammation) in the ascending aorta, aortic arch and thoracic descending aorta, strongly suggestive of the presence of a large vessel vasculitis/aortitis (Fig. 1).