| Superior and inferior limb ischaemia in giant cell arteritis: angiography follow-up. | |
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PMID: 10088955 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Giant cell arteritis most often affects the superficial temporal artery. Arterial territories such as the facial, carotid, myometrial and upper and lower limb arteries may be affected. In this paper we describe the case of a 52-year-old patient with upper and lower limb ischaemia who presented with grade III ischaemia in the left lower limb. Giant cell arteritis was diagnosed as responsible for the symptoms. After treatment with corticoids, an angiographic improvement was evidence after 2-year period. The low number of reported cases, the diverse symptoms and varied course make diagnosis of GCA difficult. Therefore, GCA must be taken into consideration in the ischaemia of inferior and superior limbs whether isolated or simultaneous. |
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Authors:
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J M García Vázquez; J M Carreira; C Seoane; J J Vidal |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical rheumatology Volume: 18 ISSN: 0770-3198 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 1999 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-05-04 Completed Date: 1999-05-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8211469 Medline TA: Clin Rheumatol Country: BELGIUM |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Diagnostic Radiology Unit, General Hospital of Galicia, University Clinic, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. mrjoseca@usc-mail.usc.es |
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Angiography* Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications, diagnosis, drug therapy Biopsy Female Femoral Artery / radiography, ultrasonography Follow-Up Studies Giant Cell Arteritis / complications, diagnosis*, drug therapy Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use Hand / blood supply* Humans Ischemia / drug therapy, etiology, radiography* Leg / blood supply* Middle Aged Subclavian Artery / radiography, ultrasonography Temporal Arteries / pathology Ultrasonography, Doppler |
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0/Glucocorticoids |
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