Scalp vein thrombosis mimicking giant cell arteritis relapse.

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Date publication

juin 2011

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BONNOTTE Bernard, Pr MARTIN Laurent


Tous les auteurs :
Audia S, Falvo N, Leguy-Seguin V, Berthier S, Martin L, Bonnotte B, Lorcerie B

Résumé

Scalp vein thrombosis is an unusual complication during giant cell arteritis. Revealed by headache, it can be misdiagnosed as a disease relapse. An ultrasound scan should rapidly be performed to make the diagnosis, avoiding inappropriate treatment escalation.

Référence

Intern Med J. 2011 Jun;41(6):492-5