A case of Takayasu's arteritis with pulsatile neck mass

J Res Med Sci. 2011 Dec;16(12):1623-6.

Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis (TA), also known as pulseless disease or occlusive thromboaortopathy, is a form of vasculitis of unknown cause that chiefly affects the aorta and its major branches, most frequently in young women. We describe an 18-year-old female with a soft and pulsatile mass in the left side of her neck.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Pulselessness; Takayasu's Arteritis; Vasculitis.

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  • Case Reports