[Temporal arteritis with giant cells].
Giant cell (temporal) arteritis remains an enigmatic but a very serious systemic vasculitis which can lead to total, irreversible blindness if not diagnosed and treated swiftly. The characteristic granulomatous inflammation of the vessel wall of large and medium-sized arteries is present. To maintain high standards of management, ophthalmologists need to be aware of the clinical available diagnostic tests and treatment strategies. Corticosteroids remain the treatment of choice.
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Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Iaşi, Clinica i Oftalmologie.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D015726:Giant Cells / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011379:Prognosis
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone
Arterita temporală cu celule gigante.