“Diagnostic Algorithm for Patients With Suspected Giant Cell Arteritis” Useful, but No Substitute for Thorough Histopathology

George, Adarsh; Lim, Nicole S.; Jain, Neeranjali S.; Chong, Calum W. K.; Abedi, Farshad; Liu, Ying; Wang, Sarah B.; Govendir, Matt A.; Agar, Ashish; Francis, Ian C.

doi:10.1097/wno.0000000000000382

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…A comprehensive list of possible systemic symptoms and signs of TA is included in the adapted 'TA Proforma' (Table 1). 38 More than two-thirds of patients experience a new-onset headache that may be associated with tenderness of the scalp, for example while brushing hair. 39,40 The headache may be classically located over the temples but may also be frontal, occipital, or generalised, and is typically bilateral.…”

Section: Systemic Featuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

The diagnosis and management of temporal arteritis

Ling

Yosar

Lee

et al. 2020

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Temporal arteritis (TA), or giant cell arteritis, is a systemic autoimmune vasculitis affecting patients over 50 years of age. It can cause rapid, irreversible bilateral vision loss in older adults and is therefore considered an ophthalmological emergency. Many of the symptoms and signs of TA can be vague, non‐specific and gradual in onset, often leading to a delayed or inaccurate diagnosis. As such, it is important for a wide variety of primary optometrists and health practitioners to maintain a robust understanding of the clinical presentation, key investigations and time‐sensitive management of this disease, as early initiation of treatment for TA can be vision‐ and life‐saving.

show abstract

Section: Systemic Featuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

The diagnosis and management of temporal arteritis

Ling

Yosar

Lee

et al. 2020

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Examination revealed bilateral carotid bruits, but normal heart sounds. There were no focal neurological findings and no clinical features of temporal arteritis [10,11]. He had bilateral nuclear sclerotic, cortical, and posterior subcapsular cataracts.…”

Section: Case Presentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Light-induced Amaurosis: A Rare Manifestation of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis

Ting

Hui

Thoo

et al. 2019

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Light-induced amaurosis (LIA) is a rare presentation of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis. This report documents a 74-year-old Caucasian male who presented with profound right monocular vision loss, occurring on every occasion upon entering brightly lit environments. This was managed successfully with a right carotid endarterectomy.This case is presented to highlight the recognition and understanding of LIA and its importance for preservation of vision and prevention of ICA-related stroke.

show abstract