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  • Title: [Scalp necrosis in temporal arteritis].
    Author: Gran JT, Irgens K.
    Journal: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen; 2007 Jan 04; 127(1):23-4. PubMed ID: 17205084.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Temporal arteritis is a systemic granulomatous vasculitis affecting large and medium sized arteries. Scalp necrosis is a rare complication that can appear before, during and after treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A patient with temporal arteritis and scalp necrosis is presented and relevant literature reviewed. RESULTS: Scalp necrosis is seen in a few patients with temporal arteritis. The skin manifestations are most often bilaterally distributed and localised to the frontal, parietal and temporal parts of the scalp. Scalp necrosis often signifies a severe and extensive vasculitis, and is therefore associated with a high incidence of other disease-related complications, among them visual disturbances and blindness. CONCLUSION: Awareness of scalp necrosis as a complication of temporal arteritis could reduce unnecessary time-consuming assessments and lead to a more rapid diagnosis and start of treatment.
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