Takayasu’s Arteritis with Subcutaneous Nodules in a 4-year -old Child: A Case Report

Abstract

A 4-year-old girl who presented with pain in the abdomen, subcutaneous nodule, fever and was later diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis . Oral corticosteroid and methotrexate were started. Childhood TA should be kept in differential diagnosis when presented with subcutaneous nodules and increased acute phase reactants.

Keywords

• child; subcutaneous nodules; Takayasu's arteritis.