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What is giant cell arteritis like?
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Vessel inflammation: Vessel inflammation producing headache, fatigue and often blindness.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Giant cell arteritis: This is a diffuse inflammatory disease that primarily involves branches of the external carotid artery. The most serious complications of cranial arteritis are a sudden loss of vision or the occurrence of stroke-like symptoms. See your PCP ASAP for en emergency treatment.
Answered 2/14/2015
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