| Management guidelines and outcome measures in giant cell arteritis (GCA). | |
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PMID: 18021519 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common form of vasculitis that predominantly affects the elderly. Cranial symptoms and elevated inflammatory markers are suggestive of the condition and the diagnosis is usually established by temporal artery biopsy. Corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment for GCA and prolonged therapy is often necessary. Disease relapses and steroid-related adverse effects, however, are common. Serious complications of the disease may include visual loss, stroke, and aortic involvement with aneurysm formation. |
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Authors:
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K J Warrington; E L Matteson |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical and experimental rheumatology Volume: 25 ISSN: 0392-856X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Exp. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-20 Completed Date: 2008-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8308521 Medline TA: Clin Exp Rheumatol Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. warrington.kenneth@mayo.edu |
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Biopsy Bone Density Follow-Up Studies Giant Cell Arteritis / diagnosis, pathology, prevention & control, therapy* Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic* Recurrence Steroids / pharmacology Treatment Outcome |
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0/Steroids |
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