Giant cell arteritis

Gurwood, Andrew S.; Malloy, Kelly A.

doi:10.1111/j.1444-0938.2002.tb03068.x

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“…The pathogenesis of GCA has not been clearly understood. Numerous hypotheses have been proposed, including autoimmune, genetic, environmental, and ischemia-induced destruction of the muscular layers of the artery's tunica media [ 10 ]. Some previous studies suggested that GCA's clinical characteristics are influenced by the autonomic nervous system [ 10 ].…”

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“…Numerous hypotheses have been proposed, including autoimmune, genetic, environmental, and ischemia-induced destruction of the muscular layers of the artery's tunica media [ 10 ]. Some previous studies suggested that GCA's clinical characteristics are influenced by the autonomic nervous system [ 10 ]. There was a case of temporal arteritis with a sympathetic component in the orofacial region [ 11 ].…”

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Giant cell arteritis: a cause of temporomandibular joint claudication

Chu¹,

Chiang²

2022

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The purpose of this case report was to benefit the clinical recognition and conservative management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in temporal arteries associated with jaw claudication. Giant cell arteritis is a systemic inflammatory vasculitis that affects medium-to-large-sized arteries. Primarily affecting arteries in heads, especially in temples, chronic GCA can result in secondary headaches and even polymyalgia rheumatica. This is a case report of a 68-year-old female with a 10-year history of GCA. The patient presented jaw claudication, headache, and joint stiffness over 6 months. The left palpable superficial temporal artery was thickened and tendered. A full-spine radiograph revealed uneven shoulders, imbalanced jaws, and moderate lumbar scoliosis. After nine months with conservative management, the patient was completely recovered from the symptoms with significantly improved radiographic parameters. Patients with GCA can present with jaw claudication. Physiotherapy and chiropractic collaborations are options for patients with GCA who suffer from the chronic adverse effect of medicines. Clinicians should be aware of the common clinical findings associated with GCA when rehabilitation treatment is planned.

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Giant cell arteritis: a cause of temporomandibular joint claudication

Chu¹,

Chiang²

2022

JMedLife

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“…This may present with impaired vision (optic neuropathy) or impaired motility of the eye (ophthalmoplegia). Isolated optic neuropathy and ophthalmoplegia have been described in almost all forms of systemic vasculitis [43,44], although it is most commonly associated with temporal arteritis [45,46].…”

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Ocular vasculitis

ShepherdIII

2003

Curr Rheumatol Rep

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Systemic vasculitis can affect practically any structure in or around the eye. Although the ocular presentations of vasculitic disease are highly variable and may be quite subtle, it is important for physicians to understand some of the basic concepts, critical findings, and potential significance of ocular signs and symptoms. In addition to preserving sight, awareness of specific ocular syndromes may afford a critical clue to undiagnosed or newly active systemic vasculitis. A brief discussion of the most common ocular syndromes seen in systemic vascular disease is presented, with special attention given to the signs that may be appreciated by non-ophthalmologists. Recent concepts of ocular immunologic therapy are also reviewed, especially as they relate to the use of systemic immunomodulating drugs, because care of these patients often requires close cooperation between ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and rheumatologists.

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Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases

Lee¹,

Chung²

2004

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Giant cell arteritis

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Giant cell arteritis: a cause of temporomandibular joint claudication

Giant cell arteritis: a cause of temporomandibular joint claudication

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