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, Indah Kartika Murni, Suryono Yudha Patria, Nadya Arafuri, Noormanto Noormanto, Sasmito Nugroho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2024-10-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/3271