Severe Intracranial Involvement in Giant Cell Arteritis: 5 Cases and Literature Review.

CONCLUSION: IC GCA appears to be associated with neurologic complications and mortality. In some cases corticosteroid alone was not sufficient to prevent neurologic complications. The role of additional immunosuppressive agents needs further investigation.
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Source: J Rheumatol - January 15, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Alsolaimani RS, Bhavsar SV, Khalidi NA, Pagnoux C, Mandzia JL, Tay K, Barra LJ Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research