Imaging diagnosis and interventional radiology in systemic vasculitis with particular emphasis on Takayasu arteritis: Part 1
- VernacularTitle:Imaging diagnosis and interventional radiology in systemic vasculitis with particular emphasis on Takayasu arteritis: Part 1
- Author:
Kuniaki HAYASHI
;
Ichiro SAKAMOTO
;
Naofumi MATSUNAGA
;
Kazuto ASHIZAWA
;
Masataka UETANI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Systemic vasculitis;
Takayasu arteritis;
Aortitis syndrome;
Imaging diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy
2005;2(1):1-5
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This is a review article describing some new and interesting aspects in the diagnosis and treatment in systemic vasculitis and demonstrating several cases that we have encountered. Particular emphasis will be put on Takayasu arteritis (also known as aortitis syndrome) most commonly observed in Japan and other oriental countries. CT and MRI better demonstrate the vessel wall abnormality of Takayasu arteritis than angiography. Importance of plain chest radiograph should also be kept in mind; it could provide a clue in the diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis in its early stage.
