Overview
Definition
Systemic inflammatory vasculitis of large and medium arteries.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Autoimmune.
Clinical Symptoms
- Headache
- jaw claudication
- visual changes
- scalp tenderness.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- High ESR
- Temporal artery biopsy.
Management
- Immediate high-dose Corticosteroids.
Complications
- Irreversible blindness.