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Implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis
1Division of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1997
Abstract
Purpose:
To bring attention to the implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis.
Method:
Case report. Platelet counts were measured before and after corticosteroid therapy in a patient with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis.
Result:
Platelet counts were increased before corticosteroid therapy was begun and returned to normal levels after corticosteroid therapy was instituted.
Conclusion:
Platelet counts in a patient with giant cell arteritis may have diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic value.