| Occult giant cell arteritis and steroid therapy: how urgent is urgent? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17898435 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report two cases of sudden loss of vision in the second eye, within a few hours of loss of vision in the first, in association with occult giant cell arteritis. Both cases presented with bilateral disc edema. The importance of starting steroid therapy to prevent sight- or life-threatening complications, as soon as a diagnosis is suspected is emphasized. |
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Authors:
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Arijit Mitra; Randhir Chavan; Manish Gunda |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Comprehensive therapy Volume: 32 ISSN: 0098-8243 ISO Abbreviation: Compr Ther Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-27 Completed Date: 2007-12-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605837 Medline TA: Compr Ther Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 271-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9QR, UK. drarijitmitra@yahoo.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Giant Cell Arteritis / drug therapy* Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use* Humans Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Glucocorticoids |
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