CT angiographic evaluation of Takayasu arteritis
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Takayasu arteritis, a rare granulomatous vasculitis affecting young people, is associated with considerable morbidity and premature mortality. CT angiography has emerged as a non-invasive, reliable tool in depicting both luminal and mural lesions in the aorta and its main branches. Aim: To evaluate the CT angiographic findings in Takayasu arteritis disease. Material and Methods: A total of 50 patients presenting with sign and symptoms of aortic diseases or incidental detection of aortic disease in asymptomatic patients were included in the study. CT angiography was performed with 128-slice PHILIPS ingenuity core CT scanner. Images were processed using Intellispace portal software. The diagnosis of TA was made in 5 patients on the basis of clinical, laboratory and CT angiographic findings. Results: All TA patients were females. Stenosis of main vessel or branch vessel was present in all patients (100%). 80% patients had involvement of arch vessels (subclavian artery and carotid artery). 40% patients had involvement of renal artery. No patient had aortic aneurysm. 20% had presence of collaterals. 50% had type VTakayasu arteritis. Conclusion: CT angiography provides accurate angiographic depiction of luminal lesionsalong with mural information in the evaluation of disease Takayasu arteritis.
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M B Warkad, A C Panchmahalkar, A Nanivadekar
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