Takayasu's disease in an Arab male: relationship with tuberculosis

ABSTRACT

A case widespread Takayaus's disease [type III] affecting an Arab male is reported. He presented with a radiological picture of 'reversed coarctation'. He had been treated for pulmonary tuberculosis in the past. The relationship between Takayasu's is disease and tuberculosis is discussed. To the best our knowledge, this is the first reported case from Saudi Arabia