Giant cell arteritis with adventitial pattern in a 51-year-old man: A case report
Abeline Kapuczinski1,2, Nathalie Demeulenaere2, Nadine Tavares Ferreira3
1Rheumatology Department H.U.B Erasme Bruxelles Belgium.
Clinical Case Reports
|March 21, 2023
Summary
Diagnosing giant cell arteritis (GCA) can be challenging. This case highlights an unusual adventitial pattern on temporal artery biopsy, emphasizing the need for careful histopathological evaluation in suspected GCA cases.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Giant cell arteritis (GCA) diagnosis can be complicated by varied clinical, histological, and biological findings.
- Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) findings in GCA are often challenging due to diverse appearances.
- A clinically normal TAB does not exclude a GCA diagnosis.
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