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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2021-07-01
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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 |