Abstract:BackgroundGiant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vasculitis affecting large vessels and it is the most frequent type in patients over 50 years old. Although glucocorticoids (GC) still remain the mainstay of treatment in all these cases there is no yet clear evidence about optimal initial dose, regimen and relapses predictors and treatment [1, 2].ObjectivesTo assess the characteristics of treatment, relapse and outcomes of a biopsy-proven GCA patients and to compare these items between groups based on initial oral pre… Show more
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