METHODS: In this report, we present the imaging characteristics of a rare isolated pulmonary artery involvement in Takayasu arteritis. Pulmonary computed tomography angiography revealed only limited thick walls of both proximal pulmonary artery and stenosis of pulmonary artery lumen, and the other large blood vessels were not involved. The patient undergone pulmonary endarterectomy and pulmonary angioplasty. Then, approximately one month afterward, she passed away due to heart failure.
CONCLUSIONS: Imaging examination is the main basis for diagnosing this disease. This impression might improve disease awareness among doctors and progress in diagnosis.
方法:在本报告中,我们介绍了罕见的孤立性大动脉炎肺动脉受累的影像学特征.肺计算机断层扫描血管造影仅显示近端肺动脉壁有限,肺动脉管腔狭窄,和其他大血管没有参与。患者接受了肺内膜切除术和肺血管成形术。然后,大约一个月后,她因心力衰竭去世了。
结论:影像学检查是诊断本病的主要依据。这种印象可能会提高医生对疾病的认识并提高诊断水平。