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Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations
Risk Factors:
 - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
: Pathogenesis and ... expression - Age: GCA ... - Vasculitic skin ... neurological findings #GiantCell ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
GCA versus Temporal ... variably: On one hand ... required due to skip ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... #GCA #Temporal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... Superficial temporal ... develop in pts with GCA ... • Progressive symptoms