Temporal Arteritis

Question 1

What is temporal arteritis

Answer 1

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Question 2

what will you find on a history of temporal arteritis

Answer 2

Symptoms:
Weight loss
Proximal muscle stiffness and tenderness
Haha
Scalp tenderness

Risk factors:
Elderly

Question 3

What investigations will you order in temporal arteritis?

Answer 3

Bloods:
ESR - Raised
CRP - Raised

Special Tests:
Biopsy of the temporal artery - Diagnostic

Question 4

What is the treatment of temporal arteritis?

Answer 4

Steroids