Abstract:a positive temporal artery biopsy, which is diagnostic of GCA. In clinical practice, both tests are performed to evaluate for GCA. 7 This case is unusual as, at the time of presentation, the inflammatory markers were low to normal. Furthermore, the patient did not exhibit the classical symptoms of headache, scalp tenderness, jaw claudication or PMR-related symptoms. Rather, the patient presented directly with visual loss.Notable learning points drawn from this case are that normal inflammatory markers should n… Show more
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