MOHAMMAD KURNİAWAN, NADİRA DEANDA PUTRİ, SALİM HARRİS, AL RASYİD, TAUFİK MESİANO, RAKHMAD HİDAYAT
Turkish Journal of Neurology - 2025;31(2):232-241
Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease involving large blood vessels, particularly the aorta and its branches. This case report is noteworthy due to its unusual presentation with ischemic stroke in a young adult, highlighting the importance of considering this diagnosis in similar clinical scenarios to improve patient outcomes. In Case 1, a 38-year-old male with right-sided hemiparesis and a history of leg pain underwent imaging, revealing ischemic stroke, subsequently confirmed as TAK. Case 2 involved an 18-year-old female with recurrent strokes, cramps, and leg pain, leading to the diagnosis of TAK. Both patients received corticosteroids, antiplatelets, and other therapies, resulting in symptomatic relief. This case series emphasized the need for healthcare professionals to consider TAK in young stroke patients for timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. The absence of specific treatment guidelines highlights the necessity for larger prospective studies to guide effective treatment strategies in TAK patients with stroke.
