Brainstem vascular accidents and cranial arteritis.
Cranial Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) is a clinical diagnosis supported by a raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and if required confirmed by a temporal artery biopsy. This case reports on an unusual presentation where a delay in the diagnosis resulted in visual impairment, illustrating the need for awareness of diagnosis in acute strokes in the elderly.
Dick
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Department of Chest and General Medicine, Whittington Hospital, London.
Millar
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Johnson
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D000368:Aged; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000098:blood supply*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011239:Prednisolone