Abstract

LABIOS GOMEZ, M.; BOTELLA, F. G.; GUIRAL OLIVAN, Mª. V.  and  MARTINEZ APARICIO, Mª. D. S.. Evaluation of the role of colour doppler duplex imaging ultrasound and magnetic nuclear angioresonance in diagnosing Takayasu arteritis . An. Med. Interna (Madrid) [online]. 2002, vol.19, n.1, pp.31-34. ISSN 0212-7199.

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory process of unknown etiology which affects the aorta and its main branches causing occlusion, stenosis or dilation of the vessels concerned. A case of TA in a young woman is presented, who underwent colour doppler duplex ultrasound image study and whose diagnosis was confirmed by magnetic nuclear angioresonance (MNAR). The role of these two explorations in the detection and follow-up of this condition is discussed. Due to the fact that the expression and age at presentation may vary according to the different geographical areas affected, we would especially underline the new diagnostic criteria for this entity and based on the angiography findings obtained. 

Keywords : Takayasu arteritis; Colour doppler duplex ultrasound; Magnetic nuclear angioresonance.

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