Takayasu's Arteritis in Pregnancy: Challenges During the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic for Optimal Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Sweta Singh; Aditya Pati; Sudipta Mohakud; Dibya Ranjan Behera

doi:10.7759/cureus.12386

Takayasu's Arteritis in Pregnancy: Challenges During the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic for Optimal Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Cureus. 2020 Dec 30;12(12):e12386. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12386.

Authors

Sweta Singh¹, Aditya Pati¹, Sudipta Mohakud², Dibya Ranjan Behera³

Affiliations

¹ Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND.
² Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND.
³ Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND.

Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis is a rare systemic vasculitis affecting the aorta and its primary branches. In developing countries, it is often associated with late diagnosis and high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of Takayasu's arteritis diagnosed in the postpartum period and discuss the challenges faced for optimal outcomes during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Keywords: covid-19; ct angiography; takayasu’s arteritis.

Publication types

Case Reports