Giant Cell Arteritis: A Diagnostic Challenge in an Older Adult

• Main Authors: Jorge Luiz de Carvalho Mello (Author), Raul Sakuma Narita (Author), Frederico Palumbo Araújo (Author), Diba Maria Sebba Tosta de Souza (Author), Vitor Angelo Carluccio Galhardo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Giant cell arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis usually seen in older adults. The inflammatory process results in systemic, ophthalmic, and neurological lesions. It is difficult to diagnose in older adults and may present as a medical emergency. Here, we report the case of an 83-year-old woman who...