GIANT CELL ARTERITIS: A DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE IN AN OLDER ADULT
Giant cell arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis usually seen in older adults. The inflammatory process results in systemic, ophthalmic, and neurological lesions. It is difficult to diagnose in older adults and may present as a medical emergency. Here, we report the case of an 83-year-old woman who...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ggaging.com/details/1610/en-US/giant-cell-arteritis--a-diagnostic-challenge-in-an-older-adult |