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Takayasu's arteritis presenting with focal periostitis affecting two limbs
1Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
International Journal of Cardiology
|January 23, 1999
Summary
Takayasu
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Vascular Biology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare large-vessel vasculitis.
- Bone involvement is an uncommon manifestation of TA.
Observation:
- A young woman presented with painful bone lesions.
- Imaging revealed periostitis with new bone formation.
Findings:
- The bony lesions were diagnosed as being associated with Takayasu's arteritis.
- This case demonstrates bony involvement independent of vascular stenosis in TA.
Implications:
- Highlights a rare presentation of Takayasu's arteritis.
- Suggests bony manifestations can occur without typical vascular changes.
- Expands understanding of TA's potential systemic effects.