Neurosyphilis mimicking giant cell arteritis both clinically and microscopically.
BMJ Case Rep
; 15(5)2022 May 31.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1923167
ABSTRACT
Temporal arteritis is usually caused by giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, inflammation of the temporal artery can also occur secondary to autoimmune diseases or infections.We present a remarkable case of a man in his 70s with biopsy proven temporal arteritis, who was later diagnosed with meningovascular neurosyphilis. The presentation of an acute onset monocular vision loss with inflammation of the temporal artery on biopsy appeared a GCA, misleading the physicians, as it turned out to be a manifestation of neurosyphilis.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Giant Cell Arteritis
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Neurosyphilis
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bcr-2021-247642
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