Takayasu arteritis presenting as Type A intramural hematoma — An unusual presentation

Abstract Takayasu arteritis which typically affects the aorta and its branches usually presents with obstructive lesions leading to ischemia. We report an unusual case of Takayasu arteritis presenting as an acute Type A intramural hematoma.

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2010-11, Vol.145 (1), p.e30-e32
Main Authors: Marla, Rammohan, Migrino, Raymond, Osipov, Vladimir, Lilly, R. Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aorta, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging
Aortic intramural hematoma
Cardiovascular
Chronic arteritis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematoma - classification
Hematoma - diagnosis
Hematoma - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Middle Aged
Radiography
Takayasu arteritis
Takayasu Arteritis - diagnosis
Takayasu Arteritis - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Abstract Takayasu arteritis which typically affects the aorta and its branches usually presents with obstructive lesions leading to ischemia. We report an unusual case of Takayasu arteritis presenting as an acute Type A intramural hematoma.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.132