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Abstract
The middle aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare condition characterized by diffuse narrowing of the descending thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, or both. It can be congenital or acquired due to several conditions. We report an 8-year-old girl who developed middle aortic syndrome due to Takayasu arteritis.Entities:
Keywords: Takayasu arteritis; abdominal aorta; descending aorta; middle aortic syndrome
Year: 2012 PMID: 23181183 PMCID: PMC3503356 DOI: 10.4103/1995-705X.102158
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heart Views ISSN: 1995-705X