Takayasu arteritis

ICD-10 Code M31.4

Takayasu arteritis

Definition

A rare inflammatory large-vessel vasculitis primarily affecting the aorta and its major branches, but also other large vessels, causing stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysm.

Also known as aortic arch arteritis, aortic arch syndrome, Arteritis, Takayasu, cervical aortic arch, idiopathic aortitis, pharyngeal arch artery syndromic disease, Takayasu arteritis, Takayasu's arteritis, Takayasu's disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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