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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... cases (Cornelia NEJM ... #Signs #Symptoms
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Arthralgia's (common), arthritis ... especially knees and ankles ... ) #HSP #IgA # ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Multinucleated giant cells ... of shoulder and hip ... develop in pts with GCA ... pulmonary infiltrates/cavities