Takayasu's arteritis: angiographic and duplex finding

ABSTRACT

To our knowledge, this is the first report of Takayasu's arteritis from Arabia. Seven patients out of ten were Saudis. Seven were females and three were males. Chest radiograph is invaluable in the evaluation of this disease since it allows visualization of the contour of the aorta with calcification of aortic wall. Carotid duplex can initially suggest the diagnosis based on characteristic sonogrphic features of the disease, however, panarteriography helps in evaluation of the extent of the disease and the state of collateralization