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[Current trends in diagnosis and treatment of giant cell arteritis]

Michael Czihal1, Christian Lottspeich1, Ulrich Hoffmann1

  • 1Med. Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Sektion Angiologie-Gefäßzentrum, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München.

Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|April 4, 2018
PubMed

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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common vasculitis in older adults. This review covers new diagnostic tools like ultrasound and treatments such as tocilizumab for managing GCA.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vasculitis Research

Background:

  • Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most prevalent primary large vessel vasculitis.
  • GCA predominantly affects individuals aged 50 years and older.
  • Effective management is crucial for preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current management strategies for Giant cell arteritis (GCA).
  • To highlight recent advancements in diagnostic sonographic assessments.
  • To discuss emerging biological treatments for GCA.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on GCA management.
  • Discussion of sonographic techniques including B-mode sonography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
  • Analysis of biological treatments, specifically tocilizumab.

Main Results:

  • Sonographic assessments offer improved diagnostic capabilities for GCA.
  • Tocilizumab, an IL-6 receptor inhibitor, represents a significant advancement in GCA treatment.
  • Current trends focus on integrating advanced imaging and targeted biological therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Sonography plays an increasingly important role in GCA diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Tocilizumab provides a novel therapeutic option for GCA management.
  • Integrated approaches combining advanced diagnostics and targeted therapies are shaping the future of GCA care.

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