Middle aortic syndrome caused by Takayasu arteritis
The middle aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare condition characterized by diffuse narrowing of the descending thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, or both. It can be congenital or acquired due to several conditions. We report an 8-year-old girl who developed middle aortic syndrome due to Takayasu arteritis.
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Heart Views |
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| Online Access: | http://www.heartviews.org/article.asp?issn=1995-705X;year=2012;volume=13;issue=3;spage=116;epage=117;aulast=Zaki |