Evans D J, Wilkins M J, Wazir J F, Rosin D
Departments of Histopathology and Surgery, Imperial College, Saint Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1998 Jun;43(3):207-8.
Although giant cell arteritis (GCA) of the extracranial arteries is said to be relatively frequent, clinical manifestations are rarely recognized. We describe a case presenting with intestinal perforation who subsequently died with active GCA of the coronary, mesenteric and temporal vessels.