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A challenging case of Takayasu’s arteritis in a young male with various manifestations and poor outcome

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 17-year-old boy complaining of progressive dyspnea, fever, palpitations, a 22 mm Hg blood pressure difference between the 2 arms, and arm claudication. He had a history of psoriasis-like skin lesions and bronchiectasis. Echocardiography revealed a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, severe eccentric aortic insufficiency, circumferential aortic wall thickening, and a dilated ascending aorta with severe atherosclerotic changes. Based on imaging findings, a TA diagnosis was suggested. During his follow-up, the patient developed strabismus, blurred vision, and right sixth cranial nerve paralysis and went into a deep coma. Unfortunately, after 6 months of treatment, he expired due to COVID-19 infection.

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-04311-1

Authors: Shabnam Boudagh, Marzieh Mirtajaddini, Simin Almasi, Nahid Rezayean, Saba Simiyari

Institutions: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Firoozgar General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890