Mar N J
Spec Care Dentist. 1994 Mar-Apr;14(2):71-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1994.tb01105.x.
Giant cell arteritis, a vascular inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, is most often observed in Caucasian females over age 50. The vascular changes, involving the cranial arteries, result in oral and perioral symptoms as well as headache and scalp tenderness. Since involvement of the ophthalmic artery can result in visual disturbances and sudden blindness, dentists must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of this condition and refer patients for immediate medical assessment and care. Oral corticosteroid therapy is the treatment of choice.
巨细胞动脉炎是一种病因不明的血管炎性疾病，最常发生于50岁以上的白种女性。血管病变累及颅动脉，可导致口腔及口周症状、头痛和头皮压痛。由于眼动脉受累可导致视力障碍和突然失明，牙医必须熟悉这种疾病的体征和症状，并将患者转诊以进行立即的医学评估和治疗。口服糖皮质激素治疗是首选治疗方法。
