Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: In a prospective study from 1973 to 1995, we investigated 170 patients whose diagnosis of giant cell arteritis was confirmed on temporal artery biopsy. At the initial visit, all patients were questioned regarding systemic and ocular signs and symptoms of giant cell arteritis and underwent ophthalmic, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren), and C-reactive protein evaluations. Any patient with a high index of suspicion of giant cell arteritis was immediately started on systemic corticosteroid therapy and had temporal artery biopsy performed as soon as possible. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Because giant cell arteritis is a potentially blinding disease and its early diagnosis is the key to preventing blindness, it is important to recognize its various ocular manifestations.
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Authors | S S Hayreh, P A Podhajsky, B Zimmerman |
Journal | American journal of ophthalmology
(Am J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 125
Issue 4
Pg. 509-20
(Apr 1998)
ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9559737
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Biopsy
- Blindness
(etiology)
- Blood Sedimentation
- C-Reactive Protein
(metabolism)
- Ciliary Arteries
(pathology)
- Diplopia
(etiology)
- Eye Diseases
(blood, etiology, pathology, prevention & control)
- Female
- Giant Cell Arteritis
(blood, complications, diagnosis)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
(etiology)
- Prospective Studies
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
(etiology)
- Temporal Arteries
(pathology)
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