Case Reports in Immunology (Jan 2013)

Scalp Necrosis as a Late Sign of Giant-Cell Arteritis

  • Mohammad Alimohammadi,
  • Ann Knight

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/231565
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Retinal infarction and scalp necrosis are described as unusual but devastating complications of giant-cell arteritis. We report a patient with this rare complication and emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of giant-cell arteritis.