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Undetected Takayasu arteritis presenting as severe hypertension in children: a report of two cases

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic granulomatous vasculitis mainly affecting the aorta and its main branches. Clinical presentations of TA are non-specific, especially in the initial phase, which likely contributes to delayed diagnosis besides the rarity of the disorder. Childhood-onset of TA...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Taufik Wirawan (Author), Indah Kartika Murni (Author), Suryono Yudha Patria (Author), Nadya Arafuri (Author), Noormanto Noormanto (Author), Sasmito Nugroho (Author)
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Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic granulomatous vasculitis mainly affecting the aorta and its main branches. Clinical presentations of TA are non-specific, especially in the initial phase, which likely contributes to delayed diagnosis besides the rarity of the disorder. Childhood-onset of TA is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This case report aimed to present two rare cases of acute symptomatic severe hypertension in children due to TA.
Item Description:0030-9311
2338-476X
10.14238/pi64.5.2024.454-8

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