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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... vessels involved/damaged ... systemic sx + signs ... GCA versus Temporal ... #GCA #Temporal
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... posterior ciliary arteries ... hypofluorescence 2) Typical ... ESR and/or CRP Temporal ... Doppler US : halo sign
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... and branches • GCA ... and Superficial temporal ... purpura: strong sign ... , EGPA, microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... and Superficial temporal ... develop in pts with GCA ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic