The bias in the nomenclature of large-vessel vasculitis.

The article describes the case of a 68-year-old man from Northern Europe who presented with the phenotype of pulseless disease. A computed tomography scan of the thorax, pelvis and abdomen revealed a thickened aorta. He was prescribed a short course of prednisolone. The patient was then referred to the vasculitis clinic where he was classified as having Takayasu arteritis.