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An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis

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Giant cell arteritis presenting as choroidal infarction.

Nikolaos Kopsachilis¹, Maria Pefkianaki, Anca Marinescu

¹Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road, London EC1V 2PD, UK.

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine

|April 11, 2013

Summary

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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) can cause choroidal infarction, a rare cause of sudden vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment of GCA are crucial to prevent further visual and systemic complications.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Rheumatology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vasculitis affecting cranial arteries.
Ocular GCA commonly presents as anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or retinal vessel occlusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To report an unusual case of choroidal infarction secondary to GCA.
To highlight the importance of systemic evaluation in cases of choroidal infarction.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 70-year-old male with sudden vision loss.
Clinical and paraclinical evaluation for underlying GCA.
Treatment of diagnosed GCA.

Main Results:

The patient presented with unilateral vision loss and confirmed choroidal infarction.
Underlying GCA was diagnosed and treated.
Treatment successfully prevented further vision loss and systemic complications.

Conclusions:

Choroidal infarction is an atypical manifestation of GCA.
Systemic evaluation is essential for patients with unexplained choroidal infarction to identify underlying GCA.