Abstract

Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a rare large-vessel vasculitis that predominantly affects women, usually in their second or third decade of life. Accurate diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation and imaging studies such as angiography, computed tomography (CT), Doppler ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Diagnostic criteria have evolved over the past quarter-century, with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) establishing definitions and clinical classifications that facilitate a stepwise approach to diagnosis, leading to timely identification and prevention of severe complications. This case report describes a 35-year-old female patient whose imaging findings prompted a diagnostic approach based on the literature, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of Takayasu’s arteritis

Keywords

arteritis