P211 Aortitis: clinical experience within a tertiary centre
Conclusion Systemic inflammatory response syndrome was the commonest presenting feature. Those without GCA-like symptoms received a delayed diagnosis, which increases the risk of preventable vascular events. CT-PET remained the main diagnostic tool. Prednisolone treatment was prolonged with burdensome side- effects. Methotrexate remained the DMARD of choice, but leflunomide also showed good results. Vascular complications are common and need attention.Disclosure R.S. Andev: None.N. Ahmad: None.R. Luqmani: None.S. Dubey: None.
Source: Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
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