| Giant cell arteritis presenting with scalp necrosis--the timing of temporal artery biopsy? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16970773 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Scalp necrosis in patients presenting with clinical features suggestive of giant cell arteritis is rare. The immediate concern is that temporal artery biopsy might further compromise scalp circulation. We report a case of extensive scalp necrosis caused by giant cell arteritis. Temporal artery biopsy performed after 14 days was not associated with any significant damage and still provided florid evidence of the disease. Rapid and complete scalp healing was achieved with aggressive treatment. |
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Authors:
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Olivia C Morris; Mark A Paine; Justin O'Day |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Letter |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology Volume: 34 ISSN: 1442-6404 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Experiment. Ophthalmol. Publication Date: 2006 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-14 Completed Date: 2006-11-14 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100896531 Medline TA: Clin Experiment Ophthalmol Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 715-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Oral Aged, 80 and over Biopsy Drug Therapy, Combination Female Giant Cell Arteritis / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use Humans Infusions, Intravenous Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use Prednisolone / therapeutic use Scalp Dermatoses / diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology* Temporal Arteries / pathology* Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Glucocorticoids; 50-24-8/Prednisolone; 83-43-2/Methylprednisolone |
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