Scalp Necrosis as a Late Sign of Giant-Cell Arteritis
Retinal infarction and scalp necrosis are described as unusual but devastating complications of giant-cell arteritis. We report a patient with this rare complication and emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of giant-cell arteritis.
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Main Authors: | Mohammad Alimohammadi, Ann Knight |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Immunology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/231565 |
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