Giant cell arteritis--a rare cause of fever of unknown origin in India.
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| ID: sea-95436
ABSTRACT
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic large vessel vasculitis. Awareness of various manifestations of GCA is essential for early recognition and prompt treatment so as to prevent complications like blindness. GCA is one of the relatively common causes of fever of unknown origin (FUO) in the elderly in USA and Europe. However, no such cases have been reported from India. A case of GCA presenting as FUO is reported and the literature reviewed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Giant Cell Arteritis
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Humans
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Male
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Fever
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India
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Middle Aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2002
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Article
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