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Giant cell arteritis associated with mononeuritis multiplex and complement-activating 19S IgM rheumatoid factor.

D W Feigal, D L Robbins, J C Leek

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |October 1, 1985
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    Summary

    Giant cell arteritis and mononeuritis multiplex can co-occur with rheumatoid factor, even without rheumatoid arthritis. This case highlights potential links between these vasculitic and autoimmune conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Neurology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Giant cell arteritis (GCA) affects large arteries.
    • Mononeuritis multiplex involves peripheral nerves, often causing foot drop.
    • Rheumatoid vasculitis is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid factor.

    Observation:

    • A 71-year-old man presented with biopsy-proven GCA.
    • He also had mononeuritis multiplex (foot drop).
    • The patient possessed high-titer complement-activating rheumatoid factor but no rheumatoid arthritis.

    Findings:

    • This case demonstrates the co-occurrence of GCA, mononeuritis multiplex, and rheumatoid factor in a patient without rheumatoid arthritis.
    • The findings suggest potential pathogenic links between these conditions.

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    Implications:

    • This case expands understanding of vasculitic syndromes.
    • It suggests that rheumatoid factor may be present in GCA and mononeuritis multiplex independently of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the pathogenic relationships between these conditions.