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Temporal artery bruits in a patient with giant cell arteritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12508411     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by granulomatous inflammation of medium and large arteries. A 69-year-old man presented with right jaw claudication, intermittent scalp tenderness without headache, and visibly swollen temporal arteries. Results of a right temporal artery biopsy were positive for GCA. Auscultation revealed audible bruits of the temporal arteries. We believe this is the first reported example of bruits of the temporal arteries as a manifestation of GCA. The condition resolved with corticosteroid therapy.
Authors:
Scott T Persellin; Marc D Cohen; William W Ginsburg; Kenneth T Calamia; James C Waldorf; Andras Khoor
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of rheumatology     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0315-162X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Rheumatol.     Publication Date:  2003 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-12-31     Completed Date:  2003-05-13     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7501984     Medline TA:  J Rheumatol     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  191-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Auscultation
Biopsy
Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology*
Humans
Male
Polymyalgia Rheumatica / pathology
Temporal Arteries / pathology*

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