TAKAYASU`S ARTERITIS PRESENTING AS STROKE: IMPORTANCE OF BEDSIDE EXAMINATION IN DIAGNOSING RARE CASES

DR MADHURI WAHANE; DR ARUN JANBANDHU

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

TAKAYASU`S ARTERITIS PRESENTING AS STROKE: IMPORTANCE OF BEDSIDE EXAMINATION IN DIAGNOSING RARE CASES

Dr Madhuri Wahane, Dr Arun Janbandhu

Abstract :

Takayasu�s arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic granulomatous vasculitis of the aorta and its anches and is associated with considerable morbidity and premature mortality. Initial symptoms and signs are non–specific. High index of suspicion is needed to make the correct diagnosis. Only 10% of cases present as CVE.We are presenting the case of 34 year female presenting as Hemiplegia on left side and having total occlusion of common carotid on right side.This case rare and it can be easily diagnose by bedside examination and delay due to investigation can be avoided especially in periphery