Large vessel calcification in Takayasu arteritis.

Abstract

We report the novel case of a young woman with Takayasu arteritis, with extensive large vessel disease. The case demonstrates that while mechanisms of vascular calcification are poorly understood, inflammation per se might be sufficient to mediate increased mineral stress leading to vessel calcification, even in the absence of renal impairment.

• Authors: A Gujadhur, E R Smith, L P McMahon, M Spanger, J Chuen, S G Holt
• Journal: Internal medicine journal (Intern Med J) Vol. 43 Issue 5 Pg. 584-7 (May 2013) ISSN: 1445-5994 [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 23668269 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: © 2013 The Authors; Internal Medicine Journal © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Topics

• Adult
• Aged, 80 and over
• Calcinosis (diagnostic imaging)
• Female
• Humans
• Radiography
• Renal Artery (diagnostic imaging)
• Takayasu Arteritis (diagnostic imaging)