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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Unusual manifestations of Takayasu arteritis: A diagnostic challenge.

Tahseen Ali Al-Kinani, Ali Akeel Al-Yacopy, Ahmed Qasim Mohammed Alhatemi, Hashim Talib Hashim, Rand Abdulhussain, Ali Talib Hashim

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Tahseen Ali Al-KinaniCoronary Care Unit Al Nasiriyah Heart Hospital Thi Qar Iraq.
Ali Akeel Al-YacopyCoronary Care Unit Al Nasiriyah Heart Hospital Thi Qar Iraq.
Ahmed Qasim Mohammed AlhatemiInternal Medicine Al Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital Thi Qar Iraq.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9076-8220
Hashim Talib HashimWarith Al Anbiyaa University Karbala Iraq.
Rand AbdulhussainUniversity of Huddersfield Huddersfield UK.
Ali Talib HashimGolestan University of Medical Sciences Gorgan Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6959-1426

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Key Clinical Message: Timely recognition of atypical Takayasu arteritis is crucial. Unusual presentations, such as pericardial effusion, can complicate diagnosis. CT angiogram aids in precise diagnosis, guiding targeted immunosuppressive therapy. Multidisciplinary collaboration is vital for comprehensive management, improving patient outcomes in this challenging condition. Abstract: This case study highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical presentations of Takayasu arteritis (TA), focusing on a 42-year-old male presenting with pericardial effusion. Despite inconclusive initial investigations, a CT angiogram revealed large vessel vasculitis, confirming TA. Management with immunosuppressive therapy led to clinical improvement. This case emphasize the importance of recognizing unusual manifestations of TA for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes.

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cardiologyemergency medicineimmunologyradiology and imagingrheumatology

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