Takayasu's arteritis x ray
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]
Overview
In Takayasu's arteritis, chest radiographs may reveal widening of the ascending aorta, irregular descending aorta, aortic calcifications, and rib notching (late findings).
Chest X Ray
In TA, chest radiographs may reveal:[1]
- Widening of the ascending aorta
- Irregular descending aorta
- Aortic calcifications
- Rib notching (late findings)
References
- ↑ Gulati A, Bagga A (June 2010). "Large vessel vasculitis". Pediatr. Nephrol. 25 (6): 1037–48. doi:10.1007/s00467-009-1312-9. PMC 2855435. PMID 19844748.