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Fusiform aneurysm and wall thickening in a patient with Takayasu arteritis

Fusiform aneurysm and wall thickening in a patient with Takayasu arteritis
Enlargement of the descending thoracic aorta and thickening of the vessel wall (arrows) is apparent in this contrast-enhanced CT scan. These findings suggest an active inflammatory process.
CT: computed tomography.
Reproduced with permission from: Sueyoshi E, Sakamoto I, Hayashi K. Aortic aneurysms in patients with Takayasu's arteritis: CT evaluation. Am J Roentgenology 2000; 175:1727. Copyright © 2000 American Roentgen Ray Society.
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