Giant cell arteritis.
J Am Optom Assoc
; 59(11): 864-8, 1988 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-3230240
ABSTRACT
Giant cell arteritis is a visually devastating disease that primarily affects the over 55 age group. This granulomatous inflammation affects large and medium-sized arteries anywhere in the body. Systemic manifestations of this disease include jaw claudication, scalp tenderness, malaise and vertigo. Decreased appetite and/or anorexia may also be seen. Ocular manifestations may include ischemic optic neuropathy with sudden markedly reduced visual acuity. Steroid treatment is used to protect the uninvolved eye. In its classic form the disease is monitored by adjusting the steroid dosage with the erythrocyte sed rate (ESR). Prognosis for visual restoration in the involved eye is poor.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Arterite de Células Gigantes
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Optom Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1988
Tipo de documento:
Article