Takayasu arteritis is a rare type of granulomatous vasculitis in large vessel such as aorta and its major branches. Inflammation lead to wall thicknening, occlusive lesions and thrombosis. The disease can lead to arm or chest pain, high blood pressure and heart failure. Commonly woman younger than age 50 years are affected and the first onset is usually between 10 and 40 years.
Panel Test:
● C-Reactive Protein and ESR
● Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
● MPO/PR3 Antibodies
● Urinalysis, Complete
● CBC with Platelet Count and Automated Differential
References
1. Kerr GS. Takayasu’s arteritis. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 1995; 21:1041.
2. Misra R, Danda D, Rajappa SM, et al. Development and initial validation of the Indian Takayasu Clinical Activity Score (ITAS2010). Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 52:1795.
3. Hata A, Numano F. Magnetic resonance imaging of vascular changes in Takayasu arteritis. Int J Cardiol 1995; 52:45.