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Takayasu's arteritis presenting as pulmonary hypertension
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|April 1, 1986
Summary
Takayasu's arteritis, a large artery vasculitis, can severely affect pulmonary arteries, leading to pulmonary hypertension. This case highlights the potential for pulmonary vessels to be the primary site of disease, even without systemic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Takayasu's arteritis is a large artery vasculitis affecting the aorta and its branches.
- Pulmonary hypertension can be a rare manifestation of Takayasu's arteritis.
- Systemic symptoms are typically present in Takayasu's arteritis.