title: Giant cell arteritis.
abstract: GCA is the prime medical emergency in ophthalmology because it may result in loss of vision in 1 or both eyes. This vision loss is preventable if patients are diagnosed early and treated immediately with high doses of corticosteroids.
authors: Krieger Eye Institute At Sinai, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors: Corey W
authors: CW
authors: Waldman
authors: Steven D
authors: SD
authors: Waldman
authors: Reid A
authors: RA
authors: Waldman
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones