The Importance of Early Recognition of Rare Ischaemic Complications of GCA to Prevent Permanent Vision Loss.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 85(9): 1-6, 2024 Sep 30.
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| ID: mdl-39347680
ABSTRACT
Scalp and tongue necrosis are rare ischemic manifestations of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Early recognition of these conditions is crucial to preventing permanent visual loss (PVL). We present two cases of scalp and tongue necrosis, respectively, where a delay in diagnosis resulted in irreversible vision loss and severe complications. These cases highlight the importance of educating non-rheumatologists about these manifestations to ensure prompt steroid treatment, which can prevent vision loss and reduce morbidity in GCA patients.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuero Cabelludo
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Arteritis de Células Gigantes
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Isquemia
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
Asunto de la revista:
HOSPITAIS
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MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido