GCA: Patient Case Study

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Alice, age 68

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  • An active grandmother of 6 who loves to garden, volunteer, and socialize with friends and family
  • Diagnosed 2 years ago with mild osteoarthritis, currently taking bisphosphonates

Presenting symptoms

  • Over the past week, Alice has experienced new-onset jaw pain and vision changes
  • Concerned about these new symptoms, Alice makes an appointment with her GP
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GCA, giant cell arteritis; GP, general practitioner.

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