Progression of Takayasu's aortitis in a young japanese woman: Serial angiographic study

Abstract

Progression of Takayasu's aortitis was observed by serial angiography over 2 years. Acute aortic regurgitation due to marked dilatation of the proximal ascending aorta was followed by aneurysmal dilatation of the distal ascending aorta. Aneurysmal dilatation of the carotid arteries then developed, with subsequent obstruction of both the bilateral vessels by thrombosis.

Follow-up for 30 years of a case of aortitis causing coarctation in infancy with dermatitis gangrenosa

“…This can happen over a short period of time and persist after surgical repair. 5 Long-term follow-up, therefore, is important. Magnetic resonance imaging is one of the best investigations for such follow-up.…”