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===Definition=== | ===Definition=== | ||
Giant Cell arteritis, or Temporal arteritis, is an inflammation of the giant cells in the wall of the temporal artery (in the temples). | |||
===Epidemiology=== | ===Epidemiology=== | ||
[[image:rareimportant.jpg]] Pretty rare, but also VERY important. | [[image:rareimportant.jpg]] Pretty rare, but also VERY important. | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 7 December 2009
Definition
Giant Cell arteritis, or Temporal arteritis, is an inflammation of the giant cells in the wall of the temporal artery (in the temples).
Epidemiology
Pretty rare, but also VERY important.