Giant Cell Arteritis, a Headache that Blinds -Case report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Giant cell arteritis is a rare systemic granulomatousvasculitis affecting large- and medium-sized arteries.. Here we present a case of GCA with history of seizures, recurrent cerebrovascular accidents, ischemic heart disease and recent complaints of severe persistent headache and visual loss. This case highlights the importance of assessing the possibility of giant cell arteritis through appropriate clinical history, estimation of acute phase reactants and the judicious use of superficial temporal artery biopsy, to clinch the diagnosis.
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Navaneeth G
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