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Temporal Arteritis
Alternate Names : Arteritis - Temporal, Cranial Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis
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Complications
Possible complications, especially if not treated properly or promptly, include:
- obstruction of the arteries of the eye, leading to blindness or ophthalmoplegia (weakness or paralysis of one or more eye muscles)
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TIA or stroke
- damage to other blood vessels in the body
- side effects of therapy
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• ALP
• Biopsy
• C-Reactive Protein
• ESR
• Hematocrit (HCT)
• Hemoglobin
• Liver Function Tests
Other Topics
• Bleeding Gums
• Face Pain
• Hearing Loss
• Immune Response
• Joint Pain
• Mouth Sores
• Necrosis
• Systemic
Review Date : 8/3/2003
Reviewed By : Megan Clowse, M.D., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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