Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2010)

Stroke in the Setting of Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report

  • S. McDermott,
  • N. Casey,
  • D. J. Robinson,
  • K. M. Tan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/549258
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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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.