title: Middle aortic syndrome caused by Takayasu arteritis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal -General Hospital and Medical College, Sion, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Syed Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Zaki