Histopathological features in giant cell arteritis is variable with numerous patterns described to day. Variability may be observed in a same artery making diagnosis sometimes challenging. This case report is marked out by the unusual clinical and histological presentation at the onset of disease, in particular, the young age of the patient for a giant cell arteritis diagnosis. The use of histological patterns involving the temporal artery in giant cell arteritis may be useful for diagnosis and patient’s management.
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【저자키워드】 giant cell arteritis, Temporal artery biopsy, adventitial pattern,
【저자키워드】 giant cell arteritis, Temporal artery biopsy, adventitial pattern,