Saturday, March 9, 2013

Giant cell arteritis. ------- GCA

Most common form of systemic vasculitis in adults, older than 50
Granuloma tours inflammation of the media
Fragmentation of the elastic lamina of the medium and small branches of the carotid artery
Headache
Facial pain
Jaw claudication (difficulty chewing)
Vision loss (ophthalmic artery occlusion)
Increased ESR

To prevent vision loss therapy with prednisone should be started as soon as possible

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