Abnormal collateral arterial systems in Takayasu's arteritis and Leriche's syndrome evaluated by whole body acquisition using multislice computed tomography

Int J Cardiol. 2007 Oct 18;121(3):306-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.08.121. Epub 2006 Dec 5.

Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis causes various arterial changes, including wall thickening, occlusion, aneurysm, and calcification. Similarly, Leriche's syndrome causes occlusion of the abdominal aorta or iliac arteries accompanied by ischemic symptoms of the distal lower extremities. Both diseases are potentially associated with the development of unexpected collateral arteries throughout the body. We evaluated whole body arteries in subjects with Takayasu's arteritis and Leriche's syndrome using 16-slice multislice CT and concluded that it was a useful tool to detect unexpected collateral arterial systems in Takayasu's arteritis or Leriche's syndrome in a non-invasive fashion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Contrast Media
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leriche Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Takayasu Arteritis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Whole Body Imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media