Atypical temporal arteritis causing posterior circulation stroke.
We report an 80-year-old woman presenting with a posterior circulation infarct secondary to temporal arteritis. The clinical and laboratory features were atypical. This case highlights the importance of having a low threshold for considering a temporal artery biopsy as accurate diagnosis, and prompt intervention may improve outcomes.
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Department of Neurology, Austin Hospital, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia. catherine.stark@austin.org.au
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*