视觉系统受累于巨细胞（颞）动脉炎。

Visual system involvement in giant cell (temporal) arteritis.

作者信息

Wang F M, Henkind P

出版信息

Surv Ophthalmol. 1979 Jan-Feb;23(4):264-71. doi: 10.1016/0039-6257(79)90051-1.

Abstract

A case of giant cell arteritis is reported. The presenting complaint was referable to the vertebral-basilar system. Visual symptoms and signs of vertebral-basilar, carotid, posterior ciliary, and branch central retinal arterial involvement are described. Blindness occurred on steroid therapy. Death resulted from steroid complications. The wide clinical spectrum and management of this condition are discussed.

摘要

报告了一例巨细胞动脉炎病例。主要症状与椎基底动脉系统有关。描述了椎基底动脉、颈动脉、睫状后动脉和视网膜中央动脉分支受累的视觉症状和体征。在使用类固醇治疗期间出现失明。患者死于类固醇并发症。文中讨论了该疾病广泛的临床谱及治疗方法。