Abstract
The authors discuss three patients with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis (GCA) who experienced significant auditory and vestibular symptoms. Two of the patients who presented with audiovestibular symptomatology died as a direct result of GCA affecting the vertebral arteries. Postmortem findings are reported. This report illustrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion of GCA in elderly patients who present with the acute onset of audiovestibular symptoms. These symptoms can be a herald of brain stem infarction if giant cell arteritis is the underlying cause. High-dose prednisone and rheumatologic/neurologic consultation is required.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1103-1107 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 103 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology