A comprehensive case report on Takayasu’s disease and the various complications associated with the disease.

Authors

  • Natalie Fae Smit

Keywords:

aneurysms, stenosis, bruit, revascularisation surgery

Abstract

Takayasu’s arteritis, which is also referred to as a pulseless disease or aortic arch syndrome, is an inflammatory and stenotic disease of the medium and large sized arteries [1]. The sequence of events that led to the diagnosis of Takayasu’s disease in a twenty-five year old male patient and subsequent complications and treatment regimen used in the treatment of his disease are reported on. Complications associated with Takayasu’s disease are highlighted. The epidemiology, patient management and radiographic appearance of the disease are discussed [1-9].

Author Biography

Natalie Fae Smit

3rd year diagnostic radiography student, Department of Radiography and Nursing, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

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Published

2008-11-19

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Case Reports