Stroke in the Setting of Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report
Open Access
- 15 December 2010
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Case Reports in Medicine
- Vol. 2010, 1-2
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/549258
Abstract
We describe an unusual complication of a common disease: stroke presenting in a man recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Initial inflammatory markers were misleading. We discuss pitfalls in diagnosis, and approach to management.Keywords
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