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Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK) is classified as a large-vessel vasculitis because it primarily affects the aorta and its primary branches. The thickening and fibrosis of the whole wall of the artery were diffuse or irregular, which resulted in the stenosis and occlusion of the artery. The patient initially presented with systemic symptoms, followed by vascular injury. 80–90% of the cases are female, and the age of onset is usually between 10 and 40 years. Imaging examination is very important for the diagnosis of TAK and assessment of the extent of vascular lesions. Patients suspected of TAK should be evaluated by CTA or MRA.
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Cao, J., Wang, Y., Jin, Zy. (2020). Takayasu’s Arteritis. In: Jin, Zy., Lu, B., Wang, Y. (eds) Cardiac CT. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5305-9_8
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