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Aortitis in Extracranial Giant Cell Arteritis: Do Not Lose Sight of the Patient

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Giant cell arteritis is the most common systemic vasculitis. This case highlights aortic dissection as a potentially life-threatening complication of giant cell arteritis, in most instances occurring as very late event years or even decades after initial diagnosis.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.1060

Authors: Lilly J.U. Reik, Maximilian A. Pichlmaier, Nikolaous Tsilimparis, Michael Czihal

Institutions: LMU Klinikum, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7118501512

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