巨细胞动脉炎：早期诊断是关键。
Giant cell arteritis: early diagnosis is key.
作者信息
Baig Iyza F, Pascoe Alexis R, Kini Ashwini, Lee Andrew G
机构信息
McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Department of Ophthalmology, Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA,
出版信息
Eye Brain. 2019 Jan 17;11:1-12. doi: 10.2147/EB.S170388. eCollection 2019.
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory vasculitis typically affecting elderly that can potentially cause vision loss. Studies have demonstrated that early recognition and initiation of treatment can improve visual prognosis in patients with GCA. This review addresses the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, and discusses the available treatment options to manage the disease.
巨细胞动脉炎（GCA）是一种通常影响老年人的炎症性血管炎，可能导致视力丧失。研究表明，早期识别和开始治疗可改善GCA患者的视力预后。本综述阐述了早期诊断和治疗的益处，并讨论了用于管理该疾病的现有治疗选择。
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