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An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis
Published on: February 8, 2019
[Ortner's syndrome and giant-cell vasculitis]
1Service de médecine interne, site A.-Boulloche, CHG Belfort-Montbeliard, 4, rue du Docteur-Flamand, 25209 Belfort-Montbéliard, France.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|July 21, 2006
Summary
Giant cell arteritis (GCA), also known as Horton's disease, may cause Ortner's syndrome, characterized by hoarseness due to left vocal cord palsy and aortic aneurysm. This case highlights GCA as a potential etiology.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Ortner's syndrome, typically linked to mitral stenosis, involves left laryngeal nerve palsy.
- Aortic aneurysms are a known, though less common, cause of Ortner's syndrome.
- Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory condition affecting large arteries.
Purpose:
- To report a case of Ortner's syndrome associated with GCA and aortic arch aneurysm.
- To explore the potential link between GCA and cardio-vocal syndrome.
Summary:
- A 90-year-old woman with temporal arteritis presented with hoarseness and was diagnosed with an aortic arch aneurysm and left vocal cord palsy.
- This presentation suggests GCA as a possible cause of Ortner's syndrome, expanding its known etiologies.
Impact:
- Broadens the understanding of Ortner's syndrome etiologies.
- Suggests considering GCA in patients with hoarseness and aortic pathology.
- Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing rare conditions.
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