Hunder G G
Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1990 May;16(2):399-409.
Giant cell arteritis is becoming recognized as one of the most common forms of vasculitis. However, its variable presentations and multiple features may make recognition difficult. Early diagnosis and treatment with cortico-steroids can prevent vascular occlusions. The challenge for the clinician is to use the lowest dose that suppresses the disease but also results in the fewest drug-related adverse effects.
巨细胞动脉炎正逐渐被认为是最常见的血管炎形式之一。然而，其表现多样且具有多种特征，可能难以识别。早期使用皮质类固醇进行诊断和治疗可预防血管闭塞。临床医生面临的挑战是使用能抑制疾病且药物相关不良反应最少的最低剂量。
