J Korean Rheum Assoc.  2008 Jun;15(2):143-147. 10.4078/jkra.2008.15.2.143.

A Case of Takayasu's Arteritis Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome

• Seo SH

• KMID: 1270230
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4078/jkra.2008.15.2.143

Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is an uncommon, chronic inflammatory disease of elastic arteries such as the aorta, its larger branches and the pulmonary artery trunk, and develops into an obstructive process. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is characterized by obstetric and thrombotic complications in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. It can happen in an isolated way or in association with connective tissue diseases, mainly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The association of APS and SLE with TA is rarely described in the foreign reports, but not yet in Korea. We described a case of TA in a patient with APS secondary to SLE.

Keyword

Takayasu's arteritis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Three dimensional angio coronary CT scan showed that total occlusion in long segment of proximal portion of left subclavian artery and diffuse stenosis along the common carotid artery.

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  Fig. 3. Three dimensional angio abdominal CT scan showed that severe stenosis in proximal portion of right renal artery.

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  Fig. 2. Three dimensional angio abdominal CT scan showed that saccular aneurysm in anterior portion of mid thoracic aorta.

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  Fig. 4. Three dimensional angio lower extremity CT scan showed that moderate stenosis in right common femoral artery.

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