Implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis.
OBJECTIVE
To bring attention to the implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis.


METHODS
Case report. Platelet counts were measured before and after corticosteroid therapy in a patient with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis.


RESULTS
Platelet counts were increased before corticosteroid therapy was begun and returned to normal levels after corticosteroid therapy was instituted.


CONCLUSIONS
Platelet counts in a patient with giant cell arteritis may have diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic value.
Krishna
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Division of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Kosmorsky
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D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D010976:Platelet Count; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000473:pathology; D013922:Thrombocytosis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002097:C-Reactive Protein