A young lady with inflammation of unknown origin
Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK) is a systemic vasculitis mainly affecting the aorta and its first branches. The initial presentation can be very non-specific while its sequelae can be debilitating and fatal. Apart from clinical and biochemical tests, imaging studies remain pivotal for the diagnosis of th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2018-12-01
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Series: | Hong Kong Bulletin on Rheumatic Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/hkbrd.2018.18.issue-2/hkbrd-2018-0008/hkbrd-2018-0008.xml?format=INT |