Giant cell arteritis.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 23419630.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2012.12.006.
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Abstract
GCA is the prime medical emergency in ophthalmology because it may result in loss of vision in 1 or both eyes. This vision loss is preventable if patients are diagnosed early and treated immediately with high doses of corticosteroids.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Giant Cell Arteritis