J Korean Soc Radiol.  2022 Jul;83(4):918-923. 10.3348/jksr.2021.0114.

Large Vessel Vasculitis as an Initial Manifestation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report

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  • 1Departments of Radiology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
  • 2Departments of Internal Medicine, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea

Abstract

Large vessel vasculitis is characterized by chronic inflammation within the aortic wall and its major branches. The inflammation is considered to occur as a result of immune dysregulation. Hematologic malignancy is one of the rare causes of secondary vasculitis. Herein, we report a rare case of large vessel vasculitis associated with acute myeloid leukemia mimicking primary vasculitis.

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Autoimmune Diseases; Vasculitis
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