Vasculitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is giant cell arteritis?
A
Granulomatous arteritis of large vessels (carotids, aorta)
2
Q
What artery is typically affected in giant cell arteritis?
A
Temporal artery
3
Q
What are the main symptoms of giant cell arteritis?
A
Headache
Jaw claudication
Scalp tenderness
Vision loss / disturbances
4
Q
What is the gold standard investigation for giant cell arteritis?
A
Temporal artery biopsy
5
Q
What other investigations can be used to diagnose giant cell arteritis?
A
Temporal artery USS
CT angiogram
