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Erschienen in: Modern Rheumatology 3/2012

01.06.2012 | Case Report

Severe deterioration of newly diagnosed Takayasu arteritis in a patient re-treated with interferon beta-1α for concomitant longstanding multiple sclerosis

verfasst von: Andreas P. Diamantopoulos, Helene Hetland, Atle E. Hansen, Geirmund Myklebust

Erschienen in: Modern Rheumatology | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Abstract

A 52-year-old woman with Takayasu arteritis and a known history of multiple sclerosis had been treated with subcutaneous interferon (IFN) beta-1α. After the re-introduction of the IFN beta-1α, the patient had a gradual worsening of the arteritis, with claudication symptoms in the left arm and increased inflammation markers. An evaluation using Doppler ultrasound of the supra-aortic vessels revealed severe stenosis of the left axillary artery. The IFN beta-1α was withdrawn, with prompt clinical and laboratory improvement of the vasculitis.
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Metadaten
Titel
Severe deterioration of newly diagnosed Takayasu arteritis in a patient re-treated with interferon beta-1α for concomitant longstanding multiple sclerosis
verfasst von
Andreas P. Diamantopoulos
Helene Hetland
Atle E. Hansen
Geirmund Myklebust
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2012
Verlag
Springer Japan
Erschienen in
Modern Rheumatology / Ausgabe 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1439-7595
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-7609
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10165-011-0529-1

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