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{{Takayasu's arteritis}} | {{Takayasu's arteritis}} | ||
{{CMG}} {{AE}} {{FKH}} | {{CMG}} {{AE}} {{FKH}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In | In Takayasu's arteritis, [[Chest X-ray|chest radiographs]] may reveal widening of the [[ascending aorta]], irregular [[descending aorta]], [[Aortic calcification|aortic calcifications]], and [[rib]] notching (late findings). | ||
==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest 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.