Takayasu's arteritis--a special form of the aortic arch syndrome. Manifestations of a chronical type III.

The case of a 45-year-old woman with arteritis of Takayasu's type is reported. This disease belongs to the inflammatory diseases of the aortic arch and sometimes shows extensive calcifications of the arterial system. The diagnosis is based on typical anamnesis and characteristic clinical symptoms, as well as on radiologic findings. The clinical signs depend on the extension of the disease. The literature about this rare disease is discussed.