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1Beijing University of Chinese Medicine China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
Takayasu's arteritis with pulmonary artery involvement (TA-PAI) often presents with vague symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering TA-PAI even when pulmonary symptoms are the sole manifestation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Takayasu's arteritis-pulmonary artery involvement (TA-PAI) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the pulmonary arteries.
- Non-specific respiratory symptoms like fever and dyspnea often lead to delayed or incorrect diagnoses.
- Current diagnostic criteria for aortitis may not adequately capture TA-PAI, especially when pulmonary involvement is the primary or only sign.
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