Giant Cell Arteritis

Question 1

GCA =

Answer 1

vasculitis manifesting in the eye

Question 2

Ophthalmic manifestations of GCA (2)

Answer 2

unilateral visual disturbance

double vision due to CN palsies

Question 3

What is it associated with?

Answer 3

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Question 4

Neuro-opthalmic symptoms of GCA (4)

Answer 4

headache and scalp tenderness
hair loss
diplopia
jaw claudication

Question 5

Systemic features of GA (3)

Answer 5

Myalgia
Anorexia
Weight loss

Question 6

sign at the temples

Answer 6

tenderness over the temporal artery

Question 7

at the back of the eye….(3)

Answer 7

white and swollen optic nerve

cotton wool spots and haemorrhages

Question 8

Light reflex defect

Answer 8

RAPD

Question 9

Blood test

Answer 9

acute phase response proteins

Question 10

Treatment for GCA

Answer 10

predinsolone 1mg/kg