ABSTRACT Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare, chronic, granulomatous large‐vessel vasculitis predominantly affecting young women. Although its etiology remains uncertain, tuberculosis (TB) has long been implicated as a potential trigger. We report a 28‐year‐old Bangladeshi woman with TAK coexisting with transverse colon TB, a rare but clinically significant association requiring simultaneous immunosuppressive and antitubercular therapy. Recognition of TB is crucial before initiating corticosteroids, particularly in endemic regions.
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