A Case of Takayasu's Arteritis

ABSTRACT

Takayasu's arteritis is a nonspecific stenosing inflammatory arteritis of unknown etiology, which most commonly affects the aortic arch and its large branches, thoracic aorta, pulmonary artery, and renal artery. This disease is more common in Asian females' and characterized by cicatrization of all layers of involved arteries and dense bands of inflammatory cells in media, often combined with ocular complications, cerebral complications, and cardiovascular occlusive symptoms. It is associated with four main complications, which is Takayasu's retinopathy, secondary hypertension, aortic regurgitation and aortic or arterial aneurysms. The authors have experienced one case of Takayasu's arteritis which is associated with Takayasu's retinopathy, complicated cataract, and rubeosis iridis in a 33 year old female.