Takayasu's disease effects on the kidneys: current perspectives.

Takayasu's disease effects on the kidneys: current perspectives. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis. 2018;11:225-233 Authors: Li Cavoli G, Mulè G, Vallone MG, Caputo F Abstract Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic vasculitis disease of unknown etiology. Clinically significant renal disease is relatively common, and renovascular hypertension is the major renal problem. The assessment of TA activity is usually challenging because vascular inflammation may progress to fixed vascular injury without findings of active disease. Until now, the best therapeutic options have not been identified. This review highlights the current perspectives of renal involvement in TA. PMID: 30147353 [PubMed]
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis Source Type: research