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1. Temporal arteritis
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Temporal arteritis is inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area, particularly the large or medium arteries that branch from the neck. If the inflammation affects the arteries in your neck, upper body and arms, it is called g...• Reviewer: Joseph P. Hart, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Medical University of Southern Carolina, Charleston, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Temporal Arteritis
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The term temporal arteritis literally means "inflammation of the temporal arteries."As implied by the name, these blood vessels run along the temples after they branch off from the carotid artery in the neck. They provide the blood supply to portion...• Author: Richard H. Lampert Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Arteritis, cranial -- Information from MedicineNet
Arteritis, cranial definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms. medical dictionary A-Z List > Arteritis, cranial. Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for... http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2338
4. Giant Cell Arteritis -- Information from Healthwise
Giant cell arteritis is also known as temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis. The average age at which giant cell arteritis occurs is 70; women account for 70% to 80% of all giant cell arteritis cases. http://www.everettclinic.com/kbase/topic/mini/tn6038/overview.htm
5. Arteritis, giant cell -- Mayo Clinic
For that reason, the disorder is sometimes called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis. Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammation of the lining of your arteries the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of... http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=64E5B448-475D-4C33-BAA8FE4517560A... |
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