Coexistence of Takayasu Arteritis and Intestinal Tuberculosis in a Young Bangladeshi Woman

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.