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==Background==
#REDIRECT[[Giant cell arteritis]]
*Systemic vasculitis involving medium-sized arteries in the carotid circulation
*Can cause painless, ischemic optic neuropathy w/ severe vision loss if left untreated
*Pts >50yr; often have history of polymyalgia rheumatica
 
==Clinical Features==
*Headache
*Jaw claudication
*Myalgias
*Fever
 
==Diagnosis==
*Temporal artery tenderness
*Afferent pupillary defect
*ESR ~70-110
*CRP elevated
 
==Treatment==
*Methylprednisolone 1000mg IV QD x3d
 
==Source==
Tintinalli
 
[[Category:Ophtho]]
[[Category:Neuro]]

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