Rare complication in a patient with giant cell arteritis
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Arteritis. Células-gigantes. Necrosis lingual. IctusAbstract
Giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis) is a chronic vasculitis that usually affects older people. Although this is a systemic disease, it most often affects the cranial arteries. The most frequent complication of this disorder is visual loss. We report the case of a patient who suffered several rare complications, including tongue necrosis, as a result of being diagnosed with giant cell arteritis following the start of treatment.Downloads
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