Giant cell arteritis is a systemic vasculitis and careful attention should be given to the examination of the cardiovascular system including performing blood pressure measurements in both arms.

A recent study found that combined tocilizumab and glucocorticoid therapy for at least 6 months did not fully eliminate ...

Giant cell arteritis, or GCA, is a condition where arteries in the head and neck become inflamed. It is called ‘giant cell’ because abnormally large cells accumulate in the artery walls.

The microscopical appearances are those of a granulomatous or giant-cell aortitis or mesaortitis, usually found in association with a temporal or cranial arteritis, 9,10 and closely corresponding ...