Takayashu and pregnancy: A series of 4 cases

Introduction Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare, chronic vasculitis affecting women of reproductive age, of unknown origin, primarily affecting the aorta and its branches, leading to narrowing and aneurysms of the systemic and pulmonary arteries.ResultsThe mean age of the patients was 30 years.Average parity was 3.50.Delivery was vaginal in two patients.Delivery was by caesarean section in two patients.All patients had a favourable outcome.Conclusion Takayasu's arteritis, also known as young female arteritis, is a rare inflammatory disease of the blood vessels of unknown origin. It is granulomatous and mainly affects women of childbearing age.

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Amina Mnejja, resident in obstetrics and gynaecology Passionate about the internet, reading and scientific research.