Adolescent-Onset Takayasu Arteritis with Vertebral Steal Syndrome and Non-bifurcating Carotid Arteries: A Rare Case from Pakistan
This case underscores the importance of considering TA in adolescents with constitutional symptoms and pulse deficits. Early imaging and immunosuppressive therapy led to favorable outcomes. Vertebral steal syndrome and nonbifurcating carotid arteries add educational value, emphasizing clinical vigilance in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Mawara Iftikhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6675-9269)
- Maryam Mukhtar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4870-3269)
- Abdur Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6118-717X)
- Saba Shafiq
- Rahmat Gul Omarzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9830-5649)
Institutions
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Benazir Bhutto Hospital (PK)
- Nangarhar University (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476251395148
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00