Aortitis is a pathological term that refers to the inflammation of one or more 
layers of the aortic wall. It is associated with a wide spectrum of inflammatory 
diseases of infectious and non-infectious origins, and often present with vague 
clinical findings and non-specific laboratory results that can model other 
entities. As a result, aortitis may not form part of the initial workup and 
appropriate treatment can be delayed or missed. Therefore, imaging modalities 
are required to assess for inflammation and structural changes in the aorta to 
support or exclude the diagnosis of aortitis. This review presents current 
literature on the imaging modalities utilized in the diagnosis and management of 
aortitis, which surgeons and physicians should be familiar with for providing 
optimal patient care.