Giant cell arteritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
We describe a case of histologically proven giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a 62-year-old woman who initially presented with upper limb girdle pain and weakness, and intermittent claudication. Clinical improvement was obtained with oral prednisolone. She subsequently developed a photosensitive rash and was diagnosed as having systemic lupus erythematosus. The features of the two conditions and the possibility of an association are discussed.
Bunker
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Department of Dermatology, University College and Middlesex Hospital School of Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, London, U.K.
Dowd
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D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011239:Prednisolone