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Query: UMLS:C0039483 (
giant cell arteritis
)
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Wegener's granulomatosis and forms of
giant cell arteritis
result from vasculitis and masquerade with symptoms of common head and neck disease entities. Recognition of the manifestations of vasculitis can be made early in the disease course and confirmed pathologically, allowing effective therapy. Current therapy of Wegener's granulomatosis with Cytoxin and
Imuran
and steroids for
giant cell arteritis
frequently results in reversal of head and neck involvement, prevention of systemic disease, and prolonged survival.
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PMID:The masquerade of vasculitis: head and neck diagnosis and management. 3 45
