| Heeding clues to giant cell arteritis. Prompt response can prevent vision loss. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15171082 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To return to the case vignette, the new onset of headache in a 74-year-old woman with anemia and a markedly elevated ESR should alert the physician to the strong possibility of giant cell arteritis. Vision loss is the most significant potential early complication. Temporal artery biopsy is indicated, and treatment with corticosteroids should be started immediately. Close monitoring of the patient's symptoms and laboratory parameters is critical, as is surveillance for potential late complications. |
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Authors:
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Daniel M Lichtstein; Luis R Caceres |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 115 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 2004 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-06-02 Completed Date: 2004-07-08 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 91-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, PO Box 016960 (R-103), Miami, FL 33101, USA. dlichtstein@med.miami.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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therapeutic use Aged Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use Blindness / prevention & control Female Giant Cell Arteritis / complications, diagnosis*, drug therapy* Headache / etiology Humans Methotrexate / therapeutic use Polymyalgia Rheumatica / complications |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones; 0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 59-05-2/Methotrexate |
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