Temporal Arteritis
Cranial ArteritisGiant Cell Arteritis
📋Overview
Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis (GCA), is an inflammatory disease affecting medium and large arteries, primarily the branches of the external carotid artery including the temporal artery. It is a form of vasculitis that can cause vessel wall inflammation leading to narrowing or occlusion, potentially resulting in serious complications such as vision loss. The modern preferred term is giant cell arteritis.
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