Vasculitis in Children and Adolescents

ABSTRACT

This article reviews various types of vasculitis in children. The author outlines the images obtained by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance angiography for these types of patients. In addition, the use of conventional angiography is discussed.

KEYWORD

Vasculitis - magnetic resonance angiography - catheter angiography

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