A Tale of Diagnostic Delay with Detrimental Consequences: Illustrating the Challenging Nature of Diagnosing Giant Cell Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis is a medical emergency as severe, irreversible complications may occur if it is not treated in a timely manner. However, in daily practice early diagnosis can be challenging. We report the case of a 70-year-old woman who presented with multiple ischaemic cerebral vascular accide...

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Main Authors: Marieke van Nieuwland, Dennis Boumans, Gerben Jan Jacob Plas, Onno Dirk Vijlbrief, Celina Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2021-07-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2562