A necrotic ulceration was observed on the right side of the tongue. Cervicofacial computed tomography, performed after the administration of contrast material, revealed complete thrombosis of the right lingual artery. Tongue necrosis is a rare complication of giant-cell arteritis #clinical #photo #lingual #thrombosis #necrosis #ulceration #GCA #GiantCell #Arteritis #tongue #NEJM
