P-103: Giant cell arteritis in Tunisia: demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics: analysis of 90 patients

Lamloum, M.; Salem, T. Ben; Molka, T.; Salem, Wafa Ben; Saïd, F.; Hamzaoui, A.; Bellagha, J.; Ghorbel, I. Ben; Khanfir, M.; Houman, M.H.

doi:10.1016/s1878-7649(15)30206-0

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“…The most frequent clinical manifestations were headache (91.7%), abnormalities in temporal arteries (85.4%), severe ischemic manifestations (80.2%), constitutional symptoms (75%), and polymyalgia rheumatica (56.3%). In another study from Tunisia, Lamloum et al [ 14 ••] retrospectively reviewed patient hospital records over 30 years between 1986 and 2015 and found 90 patients with GCA using the ACR criteria. Of these 90 patients, 60 were men and 30 women with an average age at the onset disease of 76 years.…”

Section: Large-vessel Vasculitismentioning

confidence: 99%

Vasculitis in Africa

2018

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Purpose of ReviewSystemic vasculitides are characterized by inflammation of blood vessel walls leading to a myriad of organ disorders depending on the size, site, and location of the affected blood vessel. The epidemiology of vasculitis in the developing world has been inadequately documented. The description of the vasculitides in Africa, both from hospital series as well as taking into consideration, previous epidemiological studies in the community, indicates that these conditions have been rare until relatively recently. In view of these past observations, this review of publications on the topic looks to shed light on the current state of vasculitis in Africa.Recent FindingsTakayasu and Kawasaki appear to be the most commonly reported vasculitides in Africa. Most of the published reports are from North and South Africa. Furthermore, the contribution of vasculitis associated with infections, and in particular HIV, is significant.SummaryThere are increasing numbers of publications reflecting a growing recognition of the vasculitides in Africa.

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Section: Large-vessel Vasculitismentioning

confidence: 99%