Giant cells arteritis

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Giant cells arteritis

Giant cells arteritis is an inflammation of the arterial lining, mainly in the temporal arteries on the side of the head.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 800
Department: Cardiology

Note: this diagnosis used to be called "Giant cell arteritis"

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Headache 70
Tenderness 60
Fever 70
Fatigue 60
Weight loss 50
Loss of vision 50
Elevated CRP 70
Giant cells 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Temperature measurement
  • Opthalmoscopy
  • CRP
  • Angiography
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment