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  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Rheumatology

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  • Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease affecting large arteries, primarily the aorta and its branches.
  • Pediatric TA presents unique challenges in diagnosis and management compared to adult cases.
  • Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a known complication of TA, leading to renovascular hypertension.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old boy presented with severe hypertension.
  • He was diagnosed with renal artery stenosis (RAS) necessitating balloon angioplasty.
  • Following diagnosis of Takayasu's arteritis (TA), the patient developed acute panuveitis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a previously unreported association of acute panuveitis in a pediatric patient with Takayasu's arteritis and renal artery stenosis.
  • Successful management of severe hypertension was achieved with balloon angioplasty for RAS.
  • The co-occurrence of panuveitis suggests a broader spectrum of inflammatory manifestations in pediatric TA.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Takayasu's arteritis in children.
  • It underscores the importance of considering ophthalmologic evaluations in pediatric TA patients presenting with systemic inflammatory signs.
  • Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for optimizing outcomes in pediatric patients with complex TA manifestations.