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
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Note: this diagnosis used to be called "Giant cell arteritis"
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
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| 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]
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- Interview
- Physical examination
- Temperature measurement
- Opthalmoscopy
- CRP
- Angiography
- Differential diagnosis
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
