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Giant cell arteritis with bilateral vision loss: A case report
International Journal of Medical Ophthalmology · 2022 · Vol. 4(2) · pp. 34–36
Mohammad Shahid Khan✉(Government Medical College)Shalu Gupta(Government Medical College)
Abstract
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) also known as temporal arteritis, is a systemic vasculitis of medium and large-size vessels. It can lead to permanent visual loss in elderly patients. Here we report an old patient presenting with bilateral loss of vision later diagnosed as giant cell arteritis.
Vasculitis and related conditionsOtitis Media and Relapsing PolychondritisRetinal and Optic ConditionsGiant cell arteritisArteritisMedicineVasculitisGiant cellDermatologyPathologyDisease
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