ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Takayasu arteritis
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Valvular heart disease
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Aortic regurgitation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Takayasu arteritis is a rare chronic vasculitis primarily involving the aorta and its main branches. We report an adolescent girl with Takayasu arteritis who presented with an isolated aortic valve regurgitation as part of a systemic inflammatory process. This patient was initially misdiagnosed as having rheumatic heart disease and the correct diagnosis was made only 1 year later. Conclusion Takayasu arteritis should be considered among the diagnostic possibilities in patients who present with an unexplained systemic inflammatory syndrome and a cardiac murmur.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051072
