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Great Vessels of Children: Takayasu's Arteritis.
Abstract
Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a granulomatous, large vessel vasculitis affecting primarily the aorta and its main branches. It is characterized by inflammation in the blood vessel wall, leading to either luminal occlusion or dilatation with aneurysm formation. The etiology of TA is unknown, but there seems to be a strong role for cell-mediated autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of this disease. TA most commonly presents in young women in their second and third decades of life, but has been reported in children as young as age 2 years. The symptoms can range from vague systemic complaints to catastrophic stro...
Source: Pediatric Annals - June 1, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: de Ranieri D Tags: Pediatr Ann Source Type: research
