Neurologic manifestations of giant cell arteritis

K A Reich; D F Giansiracusa; S L Strongwater

doi:10.1016/0002-9343(90)90100-r

Neurologic manifestations of giant cell arteritis

Am J Med. 1990 Jul;89(1):67-72. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(90)90100-r.

Authors

K A Reich¹, D F Giansiracusa, S L Strongwater

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655.

PMID: 2195891
DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(90)90100-r

Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common vasculitic disease in the elderly, with a multitude of neurologic manifestations including, but not limited to, stroke and blindness. Many uncommon manifestations are often unrecognized and proper diagnosis and treatment delayed. This review focuses on the pathophysiology and neurologic symptoms of GCA, with special emphasis on the diversity of ocular involvement.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
Central Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
Eye Diseases / diagnosis
Eye Diseases / etiology*
Giant Cell Arteritis / complications*
Giant Cell Arteritis / diagnosis
Humans