Abstract
Although giant cell arteritis (GCA) of the extracranial arteries is said to be relatively frequent, clinical manifestations are rarely recognized. We describe a case presenting with intestinal perforation who subsequently died with active GCA of the coronary, mesenteric and temporal vessels.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Autopsy
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology*
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Humans
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
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Intestinal Obstruction / pathology*
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
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Intestine, Small / pathology*
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Laparotomy
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Mesenteric Arteries / pathology*
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Myocardial Infarction / etiology
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Myocardial Infarction / pathology*