An unusual presentation of giant cell arteritis.
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a chronic vasculitis that typically presents with headache, fever and polymyalgia although atypical presentations are known. We present a case of GCA with nonproductive cough and pyrexia of unknown origin emphasizing this atypical nature of presentation. We report a rare association of GCA with granulomatous hepatitis. We also support the use of PET scanning in diagnosing and monitoring this condition.
Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast BT9 7AB, UK.
Siddhesh
S
Prabhavalkar
Pawel
P
Bogusz
Reena
R
Merard
Mark
M
Gormley