Giant-cell arteritis in a chelonian (Clemmys leprosa).
Severe giant-cell arteritis in a Spanish terrapin (Clemmys leprosa) led to the death of the animal when haemopericardium supervened. Since only 2 previous cases, both in chelonians with an abnormal presentation of giant cells have been reported, it is suggested that the macrophage system of the chelonians may repay particular attention.
D000818:Animals; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000473:pathology; D014426:Turtles