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Systemic cholesterol microembolization syndrome masquerading as giant cell arteritis.

D M Jacobson1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Systemic cholesterol microembolization can mimic giant cell arteritis. Biopsies confirmed this rare condition, highlighting its importance in diagnosing vasculitis-like illnesses.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Pathology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic vasculitis affecting large and medium arteries.
  • Diagnosis of GCA typically relies on clinical suspicion and temporal artery biopsy.
  • Systemic cholesterol microembolization syndrome (SCMS) is a rare condition that can present with diverse systemic symptoms.