Temporal arteritis
Last updated: Saturday, 14, August, 2010
| Presentation | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
The diagnosis is based on clinical features, imaging and elevated CRP (performed urgently); ESR; FBC. Temporal artery biopsy and possible frozen section - treatment should not be withheld pending the result of this investigation. | |
Fever | |
Headache | |
Visual loss | |
Polymyalgia rheumatica | |
Cranial nerve palsies | |
Anaemia | See Anaemia of chronic disease. |