Cornelia M. Weyand, Jörg J. Goronzy
Abstract
Both giant-cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica are immune-mediated diseases that are treated with glucocorticoids, with higher doses used for giant-cell arteritis. Prompt initiation of high doses and a biopsy are recommended when ischemic optic neuropathy is suspected.
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Both giant-cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica are immune-mediated diseases that are treated with glucocorticoids, with higher doses used for giant-cell arteritis. Prompt initiation of high doses and a biopsy are recommended when ischemic optic neuropathy is suspected.
Key concepts: Polymyalgia rheumatica, Giant cell arteritis, Medicine, Arteritis, Biopsy, Dermatology, Optic neuropathy, Giant cell