Takayasu Arteritis: A Rare Case Report with Ultrasonographic and Color Doppler Features

Abstract

The age of first appearance varies from 3 to 48 years. Conventional angiography is considered as the gold standard for the diagnosis. Multiple imaging modalities like CT, MRI and PET are available; however high-resolution ultrasonography is a useful, noninvasive tool for the assessment of arterial involvement. 5 Case Presentation:A 21 year old female presented with complaints of pain and tingling sensation in both upper limbs, more on the left. There was past history of mild exertional dyspnea and dizziness 9 months back. On clinical examination, she was afebrile, heart rate was 86 bpm. Blood pressure was 160/62 mmHg in the right arm, 74/50 mmHg in the left arm, 130/60 mmHg in the right leg, and 122/60 mmHg in the left leg. Bruits were noted over both carotid and subclavian arteries and over the abdomen. The left radial pulse was feeble. Cardiovascular and respiratory evaluation was within normal range and abdomen was soft and non-

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“…Common types of arteritis include Takayasu's arteritis, giant cell arteritis and thromboangiitis obliterans. Takayasu's arteritis involves inflammation of the aorta and its branches and is more common in women of child‐bearing age and Asian descent . Giant cell arteritis involves inflammation of medium‐sized and large‐sized arteries, predominantly of the head.…”