A 62-year-old man presents with muscle aches, weakness, and significant weight loss. Explore the diagnostic journey of this systemic inflammatory condition.
A 62-year-old man presented to the hospital with a 1-month history of muscle aches and weakness in the anterior thighs and the lower posterior aspect of both legs and weight loss of 10 kg. On physical examination, there was numbness of the anterior thighs and posterior lower legs but no skin changes or abdominal tenderness. Laboratory tests showed elevated levels of inflammatory markers. Findings on computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis were unremarkable. Tests for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies were negative. Abdominal angiography was performed, shown in the left and right images. What other condition is associated with this patient’s diagnosis?
