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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Giant cell arteritis manifesting as acute sinusitis- A case report
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Shrushti Dalal
Abstract
Giant cell arteritis is a common form of vasculitis in the elderly.
This disease is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the arteries,
which can lead to serious and fatal conditions, including aortic aneurysm,
rupture and dissection, and blindness. Because GCA can be treated with
immunosuppressive therapy such as corticosteroids, early diagnosis and prompt
treatment can reduce the risk of disability and prevent serious complications.
Although tissue biopsy is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of
GCA, it is still risky and unreliable due to the uncertainty of the accuracy of
the biopsied tissue sample. Imaging studies, such as computed tomography, which
are non-invasive, have been shown to detect vasculitis, including GCA. We
present the case of an 85 year old female who had an unusual presentation of
giant cell arteritis.
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Pages:5-6
How to cite this article:
Shrushti Dalal "Giant cell arteritis manifesting as acute sinusitis- A case report". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 5-6
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