Aortitis in Extracranial Giant Cell Arteritis: Do Not Lose Sight of the Patient

Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lilly Juliane Undine Reik, Maximilian Andreas Pichlmaier, Nikolaous Tsilimparis, Michael Czihal
DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.1060
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Abstract

Giant cell arteritis is the most common systemic vasculitis. This case highlights aortic dissection as a potentially life-threatening complication of giant cell arteritis, in most instances occurring as very late event years or even decades after initial diagnosis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vasculitis and related conditions Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis Dielectric properties of ceramics

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN