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An unusual cause of headache: Expanding your differential

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BackgroundGiant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects larger blood vessels, such as branches of the carotid arteries, especially the temporal arteries and, less commonly, the aorta.This condition is systemic and tends to affect individuals over 50.Common symptoms include headaches, jaw pain provoked by chewing, and fever.We present an interesting case of a GCA variant.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9373

Authors: Ijeoma Orabueze, Hazique Mohamed, Sehneet Grewal, Hector Ojeda‐Martinez

Institution: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730