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Lower extremity vasculitis in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis

Lower extremity vasculitis in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis Lower extremity vasculitis in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis Tanaz A. Kermani and Kenneth J. Warrington Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Purpose of review Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA Recent studies suggest that extracranial involvement of giant cell arteritis (GCA) may be Correspondence to Kenneth J. Warrington, MD, Mayo more extensive than previously appreciated and clinicians should be aware of this Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, complication. USA Tel: +1 507 284 2970; fax: +1 507 284 0564; Recent findings e-mail: [email protected] Imaging studies in GCA and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) suggest that vasculitis can Current Opinion in Rheumatology 2011, affect multiple vascular territories including the lower extremities. The findings of 23:38–42 imaging studies, clinical features and outcomes of patients with lower extremity vasculitis are explored in this review. Possible mechanisms for the observed distribution of vessel involvement are discussed. Summary Lower extremity involvement in GCA and PMR may be associated with significant morbidity and is likely underrecognized clinically. Imaging studies can be useful in identifying this uncommon complication. Keywords giant cell arteritis, lower extremity vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica Curr Opin Rheumatol 23:38–42 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 1040-8711 Aortic aneurysm, dissection http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Opinion in Rheumatology Wolters Kluwer Health

Lower extremity vasculitis in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis

Warrington, Kenneth J
Current Opinion in Rheumatology , Volume 23 (1) – Jan 1, 2011
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Lower extremity vasculitis in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis Tanaz A. Kermani and Kenneth J. Warrington Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Purpose of review Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA Recent studies suggest that extracranial involvement of giant cell arteritis (GCA) may be Correspondence to Kenneth J. Warrington, MD, Mayo more extensive than previously appreciated and clinicians should be aware of this Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, complication. USA Tel: +1 507 284 2970; fax: +1 507 284 0564; Recent findings e-mail: [email protected] Imaging studies in GCA and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) suggest that vasculitis can Current Opinion in Rheumatology 2011, affect multiple vascular territories including the lower extremities. The findings of 23:38–42 imaging studies, clinical features and outcomes of patients with lower extremity vasculitis are explored in this review. Possible mechanisms for the observed distribution of vessel involvement are discussed. Summary Lower extremity involvement in GCA and PMR may be associated with significant morbidity and is likely underrecognized clinically. Imaging studies can be useful in identifying this uncommon complication. Keywords giant cell arteritis, lower extremity vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica Curr Opin Rheumatol 23:38–42 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 1040-8711 Aortic aneurysm, dissection

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