Takayasu arteritis in pregnancy: a case report, and clinical lessons learnt

Authors

  • Anil P. Sakhare Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rayat Hospital, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
  • Tejas P. Bhandari Department of Anestheiology, Lotus Hospital, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
  • Jaydeep R. Solanke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rayat Hospital, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
  • Rahul J. Ghante General Physician and Intensivist, Lotus Hospital, Nanded, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20233537

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Hypertension, Takayasu arteritis, Preeclampsia, Maternal hypertension

Abstract

A case report of known case of Takayasu arteritis (known to the woman in case report) in a primigravida, but unrevealed to the obstetrician till advanced stage of pregnancy is reported. The authors share the lessons learnt by them from this case which would improve diagnosis, evaluation and management of pregnancy hypertension. A brief account on clinical manifestations and diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis is also included.

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Roberts JR, Monteagudo LA, Shah PA, Stitt R. Takayasu Arteritis. Available at: https://emedicine. medscape.com/article/332378. Accessed on 21 September 2022.

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Published

2023-11-10

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 12 (2023): December 2023

Section

Case Reports