Hatzis G S, Aroni K G, Kelekis D A, Boki K A
Department of Pathophysiology, Medical School, National University of Athens, Greece.
Clin Rheumatol. 1996 Jan;15(1):88-90. doi: 10.1007/BF02231695.
The most frequently recognized clinical features of giant cell arteritis (GCA) derive from the involvement of the cranial arteries. In 10% of patients, however, the aorta and its major branches, are also affected. We report a case of a 53-year-old woman presenting with a fainting episode and diminished pulses in the upper extremities. Histologic examination of the temporal artery revealed features of giant cell arteritis.
巨细胞动脉炎（GCA）最常被识别的临床特征源于颅动脉受累。然而，10%的患者主动脉及其主要分支也会受到影响。我们报告一例53岁女性患者，出现昏厥发作且上肢脉搏减弱。颞动脉组织学检查显示有巨细胞动脉炎的特征。
