Giant cell (temporal) arteritis: involvement of the vertebral and internal carotid arteries.

Thielen, K R; Wijdicks, E F; Nichols, D A · Mayo Clin Proc · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the radiographic findings in a case of histologically proven giant cell (temporal) arteritis coupled with high-grade stenoses affecting the internal carotid and vertebral arteries. The 69-year-old patient sought medical assessment because of transient ischemic attacks. The stenoses, which were extradural just proximal to the dural entry point, were thought to be a manifestation of the giant cell arteritis.

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