Superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm in Takayasu arteritis: A case report

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Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel arteritis described in young females. It presents with stenotic lesions of the aorta and its branches, althoughaneurysmal presentation is rare. A 62-year-old woman with Takayasu arteritis was admitted with complaints of abdominal pain and biliousvomiting for two days. She had a history of stenting of the right renal, superior mesenteric, and celiac artery. Computed tomography revealeda superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm. Surgery was decided and it was successfully repaired. In conclusion, although rare, aneurysmsof the superior mesenteric artery should be kept in mind in patients with Takayasu arteritis.