Neuroimaging of Takayasu Arteritis in a Patient with Ulcerative Rectocolitis

What is it about?

We describe an arteriovenous fistula of the neck in a patient with Takayasu arteritis and ulcerative rectocolitis. Color Doppler sonography and magnetic resonance findings led to differential diagnosis with dissection.

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Why is it important?

This case is important in differential diagnosis. TA has to be suspected in young woman with neck pain, even without neurological symptoms.