
Takayasu's Arteritis
Arteritis, Takayasu
📋Overview
Takayasu's arteritis is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease affecting large arteries, primarily the aorta and its main branches. It is classified as a large-vessel vasculitis. The term 'Takayasu's arteritis' is the established name for this condition and is widely used in modern medical literature. The inflammation leads to narrowing, occlusion, or aneurysm formation in affected vessels, causing reduced blood flow and ischemic symptoms.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0039263ICD-10-CM
M31.4
MeSH
D013625
SNOMED CT (US)
359789008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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