Abstract
Nearly one in 130 people over the age of 50 develop giant cell arteritis putting them at risk of sudden blindness. The disorder can be difficult to diagnose, moreover empiric high dose glucocorticoid treatment carries the risk of potentially serious medication side effects. Clinical acumen supported by temporal artery biopsy is the mainstay of diagnosis. This chapter reviews the epidemiologic, clinicopathologic features, diagnosis and treatment of giant cell arteritis, as well as the integration of temporal artery ultrasonography and biopsy into clinical care pathways for a more efficient and reliable diagnostic approach.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | General Considerations and Systemic Vasculitis |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers Inc |
| Pages | 311-336 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781634631389, 9781634631105 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Ultrasound
- Vasculitis