Uncommon presentation of giant cell arteritis: report of two cases with scalp necrosis.

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dc.contributor.authorMucke, Thomasen_US
dc.contributor.authorKesting, Marco Ren_US
dc.contributor.authorHolzle, Franken_US
dc.contributor.authorWolff, Klaus-Dietrichen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-01-24en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-03T11:08:47Z
dc.date.available2009-01-24en_US
dc.date.available2009-06-03T11:08:47Z
dc.date.issued2009-01-24en_US
dc.description.abstractGiant cell arteritis (GCA), the most common form of systemic granulomatous vasculitis in adults, preferentially involves large and medium-sized arteries. Scalp necrosis is a rare complication and can be the presenting feature. This report presents two patients of GCA with severe scalp necrosis as the presenting symptoms. Both the patients were treated successfully with selective debridement, local wound care, antimicrobial and systemic steroid treatment. Skin necrosis is a potentially treatable complication of GCA and needs a multidisciplinary approach.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, Germany. th.mucke@gmx.deen_US
dc.identifier.citationMucke T, Kesting MR, Holzle F, Wolff KD. Uncommon presentation of giant cell arteritis: report of two cases with scalp necrosis. Neurology India. 2009 Jan-Feb; 57(1): 61-2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/120695
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://neurologyindia.comen_US
dc.titleUncommon presentation of giant cell arteritis: report of two cases with scalp necrosis.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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