Isolated peripheral pulmonary stenosis in Takayasu arteritis. (19th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alizadehasl, Azin; Saedi, Sedigheh; Ganji, Hanifeh; Pourafkari, Leili
• Is Part Of: International journal of rheumatic diseases. Volume 23:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 116
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2019-11-19
• Subjects: multimodality imaging -- pulmonary stenosis -- Takayasu arteritis; Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Asia -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases -- Periodicals; Connective Tissue Diseases -- Periodicals; Immune System Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1111/1756-185X.13742
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-1841

Abstract

Abstract: Takayasu arteritis is a chronic granulomatous vasculitis generally affecting large vessels including the thoracic aorta and its branches. Intimal proliferation subsequently causes segmental stenosis and occlusion, and frequently aneurysmal dilatation in the affected vessels. Although involvement of pulmonary arteries is not uncommon, isolated branch pulmonary stenosis is rarely encountered. Here, we report a patient presenting with isolated peripheral pulmonary stenosis as the primary manifestation of Takayasu arteritis.