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Does temporal arteritis just affect in their 50's or can i afect young men too?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

It certainly could: Disease does not follow the usual pattern in the majority of cases. Classical circumstances are found in textbooks not clinics.

Answered 2/23/2013

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Could affect in youn: It could affect younger individuals.

Answered 6/17/2017

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rarely: It is possible, but extremely rare. One neurologist i used to work with said that unless there is overwhelming evidence, being under 50 virtually excludes it.

Answered 12/7/2012

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