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Sonographic and Color Doppler Findings in Aortoarteritis (Takayasu Arteritis)

Thane Ultrasound Center, Thane, India (N.C., M.D., M.S.); and Jaslok Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India (N.C.).

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Nitin Chaubal, MD, DMRD, Thane Ultrasound Centre, Shanti Nivas, Dr Moose Rd, Talaopali, Thane 400601, India. E-mail: chaubal{at}bom3.vsnl.net.in.

Objective. To review the sonographic appearance of aortoarteritis. Methods. A pictorial review of cases is presented. Results. Sonography in conjunction with color and pulsed Doppler imaging is a valuable tool in the evaluation of aortoarteritis. We can accurately diagnose, grade, and follow the progress of the disease. The response to treatment can also be assessed. This presentation reviews the sonographic findings in aortoarteritis. Conclusions. Color-coded Doppler sonography can facilitate an accurate diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis by the characteristic appearance. Associated organ involvement can also be assessed.

Key Words: aortoarteritis, color Doppler sonography • sonography • Takayasu arteritis

Abbreviations: CCA, common carotid artery • ECA, external carotid artery • ICA, internal carotid artery • SCA, subclavian artery

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