Abstract:Takayasu arteritis is an idiopathic vasculitis that typically involves the aorta and its major branches. It is more common in women and has the highest prevalence in Asia. Imaging studies are crucial for establishing the diagnosis and for determining the extent of the disease. We present the case of a 47-year-old man who presented with a complaint of anuria and generalized weakness for the last three days. He reported a history of generalized abdominal pain for the last two weeks. His vital signs were within n… Show more
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