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Temporal Arteritis Flashcards

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What is temporal arteritis

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what will you find on a history of temporal arteritis

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Symptoms:
Weight loss
Proximal muscle stiffness and tenderness
Haha
Scalp tenderness

Risk factors:
Elderly

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What investigations will you order in temporal arteritis?

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Bloods:
ESR - Raised
CRP - Raised

Special Tests:
Biopsy of the temporal artery - Diagnostic

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What is the treatment of temporal arteritis?

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Steroids

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