Sarcoidosis with Takayasu arteritis: a model of overlapping granulomatosis. A report of seven cases and literature review
ConclusionsTA stands as pathology associated with sarcoidosis. TA occurred in three cases among 50. When sarcoidosis preceded TA, a recovery of sarcoidosis was achieved mostly without treatment. TA is a prognostic and therapeutic factor. Immunosuppressive treatment, including steroids, led to a good prognosis for TA as well as for sarcoidosis.
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Catherine Chapelon ‐Abric, David Saadoun, Isabelle Marie, Cloé Comarmond, Anne Claire Desbois, Fanny Domont, Léa Savey, Patrice Cacoub Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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