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Giant cell arteritis

Prevalence
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prognosis
Therapy

Give corticosteroids a immediately in all suspected cases d

Why?
  • Vision loss is common without steroids (40% - and 10% lose vision in both eyes). This is less common (~20%) on steroids. a
  • Symptoms resolve rapidly on steroids. A response within 48 hours supports the diagnosis d

 

Expiry date: January 2004
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Author   CM   Ball
Reviewer   M V   Kyle
CAT Writer   CM   Ball