Recurrent Vertigo: Is it Takayasu's Arteritis?. (26th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashutosh, Tiwari; Nilesh, Kumar; Nandan, Varshney Ankur; Dibyaranjan, Behera; Arvind, Anand; Ravi, Anand; Singh, N. K.
• Other Names: Bishara R. A. Academic Editor.; Chen Y.-J. Academic Editor.; Filis K. A. Academic Editor.; Iyisoy A. Academic Editor.; Zbinden R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in vascular medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-26
• Subjects: Peripheral vascular diseases -- Periodicals; 616.13005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/851352
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6986

Abstract

Abstract : Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a chronic, idiopathic, inflammatory disease, that is more common in females and Asian countries. A 38-year-old female presented with recurrent vertigo. Detailed examination revealed discrepancies in peripheral pulses and raised blood pressure in bilateral lower limbs. Possibility of vasculitis involving arch of aorta or its branches was kept. Investigations were suggestive of Takayasu's arteritis, and noncontrast tomographic scanning (NCCT) of head showed B/L parietal infarcts. The disease is itself uncommon, and the presentation with vertigo only is rare. In this case vertigo may be due to Takayasu's arteritis itself or due to bilateral parietal infarcts.