Relapsing spinal cord and cranial nerve syndromes in Takayasu's arteritis

Isolated spinal cord and cranial nerve syndromes are extremely rare manifestations of Takayasu's arteritis and relapsing syndrome has not been described. A report of 31 year old lady is presented who had four distinct neurological syndromes over a period of six years with involvement of spinal cord and cranial nerves. Significance of this presentation is discussed.