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  • Vascular Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Cardiology

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  • Aortoarteritis, an inflammatory aortic disease, is infrequently linked to tuberculosis (TB).
  • Pediatric cases of tuberculous aortoarteritis are exceptionally rare in medical literature.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric patients presented with aortoarteritis co-occurring with tuberculosis.
  • One child had associated collapse consolidation, while the other exhibited latent TB.

Findings:

  • Both patients received treatment comprising anti-tuberculosis therapy and corticosteroid administration.
  • Successful management involved addressing both the tuberculous infection and the aortic inflammation.

Implications:

  • This case series highlights the importance of considering TB in pediatric patients with unexplained aortoarteritis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and combined therapeutic strategies are vital for favorable outcomes in tuberculous aortoarteritis.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathophysiology and optimize treatment protocols for this rare condition.