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ArticleClinical case reports2025

A Case of Isolated Aortic Regurgitation, Later Diagnosed as Takayasu Arteritis: An Importance of Physical Examinations.

Tshering Penjor, Thinley Dorji, Sangay Wangchuk, Thai Wangmo, Sonam Yangzom, Sonam Wangchuk

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Tshering PenjorDepartment of Medicine Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9848-4266
Thinley DorjiDepartment of Internal Medicine Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelephu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-8704
Sangay WangchukDepartment of Internal Medicine Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelephu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7584-3238
Thai WangmoDepartment of Internal Medicine Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelephu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2053-3845
Sonam YangzomDepartment of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelephu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7293-1117
Sonam WangchukDepartment of General Out-patient Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3035-5633

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Abstract

Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel vasculitis involving the aorta and its branches. It has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and lacks specific diagnostic markers. Here we present a case of a 30-year-old female with isolated aortic regurgitation who presented with constitutional symptoms. On examination, she had unequal pulses with blood pressure discrepancy in the upper arms. With these findings on general physical examination, Takayasu arteritis was suspected. Laboratory blood reports showed raised C-reactive protein. Computed tomography angiography was done and was diagnosed as Takayasu arteritis, on the basis of clinical and radiological findings. She was managed with high-dose prednisolone and methotrexate. At the latest follow-up, she reports doing well. This case highlights the importance of methodical and accurate physical examination of a patient.

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aortic aneurysmaortic regurgitationcase reportgeneral physical examinationimportanceTakayasu arteritisvasculitis

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PMCPMC12680489

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