Stroke in the Setting of Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report
We describe an unusual complication of a common disease: stroke presenting in a man recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Initial inflammatory markers were misleading. We discuss pitfalls in diagnosis, and approach to management.
Main Authors: | S. McDermott, N. Casey, D. J. Robinson, K. M. Tan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/549258 |
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