An Unusual Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis. (3rd July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prabhavalkar, Siddhesh; Bogusz, Pawel; Merard, Reena; Gormley, Mark
• Other Names: Yoshida Eric M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/498174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a chronic vasculitis that typically presents with headache, fever and polymyalgia although atypical presentations are known. We present a case of GCA with nonproductive cough and pyrexia of unknown origin emphasizing this atypical nature of presentation. We report a rare association of GCA with granulomatous hepatitis. We also support the use of PET scanning in diagnosing and monitoring this condition.