| Title: |
Unusual manifestations of Takayasu arteritis: A diagnostic challenge |
| Authors: |
Tahseen Ali Al‐kinani, Ali Akeel Al‐yacopy, Ahmed Qasim Mohammed Alhatemi, Hashim Talib Hashim, Rand Abdulhussain, Ali Talib Hashim |
| Source: |
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 12, Iss 6, Pp n/a-n/a (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
Wiley, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Medicine
LCC:Medicine (General) |
| Subject Terms: |
cardiology, emergency medicine, immunology, radiology and imaging, rheumatology, Medicine, Medicine (General), R5-920 |
| More Details: |
Key Clinical Message Timely recognition of atypical Takayasu arteritis is crucial. Unusual presentations, such as pericardial effusion, can complicate diagnosis. CT angiogram aids in precise diagnosis, guiding targeted immunosuppressive therapy. Multidisciplinary collaboration is vital for comprehensive management, improving patient outcomes in this challenging condition. Abstract This case study highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical presentations of Takayasu arteritis (TA), focusing on a 42‐year‐old male presenting with pericardial effusion. Despite inconclusive initial investigations, a CT angiogram revealed large vessel vasculitis, confirming TA. Management with immunosuppressive therapy led to clinical improvement. This case emphasize the importance of recognizing unusual manifestations of TA for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2050-0904 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2050-0904 |
| DOI: |
10.1002/ccr3.9051 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/fba6a7680d684138bc3ece391683477e |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.fba6a7680d684138bc3ece391683477e |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
