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Isolated superficial temporal artery dissection masquerading as giant cell arteritis.
- Source :
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Vascular [Vascular] 2009 Sep-Oct; Vol. 17 (5), pp. 296-9. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A 79-year-old male presented with symptoms suggesting giant cell arteritis (GCA) and elevation of acute-phase reactants. Bilateral superficial temporal artery (STA) biopsies were negative for GCA. However, the right-sided biopsy showed a STA dissection. Spontaneous isolated STA dissection has never been reported previously. The pertinent available literature is also discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1708-5381
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Vascular
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19769813
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2310/6670.2009.00024