A Stab in the Dark: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

A Stab in the Dark: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Background: Giant cell arteritis/temporal arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory condition that affects large to medium vessels such as the aorta and its primary branches. Patients classically present with fatigue, fever, headache, jaw claudication and in severe cases, may suffer either transient (amaur...

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Main Authors: Beth McCausland, David Desai, David Havard, Yasmin Kaur, Asalet Yener, Emma Bradley, Harnish P. Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
non-specific symptoms
inflammation
sepsis
giant cell arteritis
temporal arteritis
multidisciplinary team working
temporal artery biopsy
FDG-PET/CT
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/3/3/36

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