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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... #Temporal #Signs ... #Management
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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Retroperitoneum and aorta ... concentration PET-CT ... orientation, Biopsy ... (new biopsy+++) ... #management #phenotypes
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
vasculitis (AAV): GPA ... Other tests: • CT ... of PRS: Biopsy ... seen on chest CT ... #management #treatment
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... ESR > 50mm/hr • Biopsy