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Query: UMLS:C0039483 (giant cell arteritis)
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Jaw claudication (angina masticatorica) is one of the best known signs of giant cell arteritis (Horton's arteritis). Other symptoms are pain, swelling, redness and necrosis of the face, mouth, and nasal mucosa (ulcerous pharyngitis, glossitis) leading to disturbances in swallowing. In rare cases there are alterations of smelling and hearing. The knowledge of such non-characteristic symptoms can be of diagnostic importance in cases of Horton's arteritis without local signs in the temporal area, visual failure or polymalgia rheumatica.
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PMID:[Symptoms and findings of giant cell arteritis in the area of the ear, nose, and throat]. 332 Jun 47

Carotidynia has an extensive differential diagnosis, including such conditions as pharyngitis, otitis, bruxism, temporomandibular joint syndrome, neuralgia, myalgia and temporal arteritis. Carotidynia may be divided into three distinct classifications: migrainous, nonmigrainous (or classic) and arteriosclerotic. Successful treatment depends on correct classification of the disorder. Ergotamine, propranolol and tricyclic antidepressants have been effective treatments in patients with migrainous carotidynia, and steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have proved effective for the classic type of carotidynia. Further investigation is required before it can be determined if treatment for the arteriosclerotic type should be medical or surgical.
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