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Giant cell arteritis

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Giant cell arteritis, or temporal arteritis, is an inflammation of the arteries. It often occurs in the side of the face near the temple. The artery may appear swollen and be tender.

Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Stanford M. Shoor, MD
- Rheumatology
Last Updated May 8, 2007

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Last Updated: May 08, 2007
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