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Jaw Claudication Progressing to Scalp and Tongue Necrosis in Giant Cell Arteritis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a primary large vessel vasculitis affecting individuals over 50 years of age, characterized by granulomatous inflammation of the aorta and its major branches.1 Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) remains the diagnostic gold standard, and high-dose glucocorticoids are the cornerstone of treatment.1,2

Source: The Journal of Rheumatology

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2026-0614

Authors: Monica Ghebrial, Costa Papasotiriou, Mohamad-Hasan Kadhim, Christine A. Peschken

Institution: University of Manitoba

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: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7221866535