The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2015)

Takayasu's arteritis and liver transplantation: Association and implications

  • Fahdah Alokaily,
  • Khalid Bzeizi,
  • Rawad Al-Nori,
  • Salem Alqahtani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/1319-3767.166201
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 5
pp. 337 – 340

Abstract

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We present a 37-year-old lady who had liver transplantation for hepatitis B cirrhosis and was on immune suppressive treatment consisting of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and tacrolimus. She presented with undue fatigue and recurring pain in both arms. The diagnosis of Takayasu's arteritis was made, supported by angiographic findings of significant stenosis of the left subclavian and both renal arteries. She was managed by adjusting the immune suppressive medications and underwent a successful percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTBA).

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