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Takayasu arteritis

ORPHA:3287· ICD-10 M31.4

Definition

A rare predominantly large-vessel vasculitis that is characterized by affected aorta and its major branches, but also other large vessels, causing stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysm.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult