[Takayasu's arteritis in Crohn's disease: a case report].
The authors describe a case of Crohn's disease associated with Takayasu's arteritis. The coexistence of these two diseases has been previously reported in 28 subjects. The late onset of Crohn's disease, particularly in relation to that of the arteritis, and colonic involvement were peculiar features of the present case. Aetiopathogenetic theories regarding the association are discussed after reviewing previous case reports.
Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi di Brescia.
Giacomo
G
Pata
Riccardo
R
Nascimbeni
Vincenzo
V
Villanacci
Bruno
B
Salerni
D000368:Aged; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000150:complications*