Temporal Arteritis Flashcards
1
Q
Who usually presents with this?
What will be present on biopsy?
A
Elderly females
Giant cells
Lymphocytes
Skip lesions
2
Q
Why may jaw and lingual claudication occur?
A
Facial artery and lingual artery affected.
3
Q
What condition is closely related to this disease?
A
Polymylagia rheumatica
4
Q
What short term inflammatory marker should be tested for in this condition?
A
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
5
Q
What sign will be seen on USS Doppler of the artery?
A
Halo sign
6
Q
Mx?
A
High dose steroids
Calcium and Vit D (due to primarily affecting old ladies)
IV/ oral bisphosphanates
