AI Article Synopsis
- Scalp and tongue necrosis are uncommon but serious symptoms of giant cell arteritis (GCA) that can lead to permanent vision loss if not identified early.
- The article discusses two cases where delayed diagnosis of scalp and tongue necrosis resulted in irreversible vision loss and severe complications.
- It emphasizes the need to educate healthcare providers outside of rheumatology on these symptoms to ensure timely steroid treatment and improve outcomes for GCA patients.
Article Abstract
Scalp and tongue necrosis are rare ischemic manifestations of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Early recognition of these conditions is crucial to preventing permanent visual loss (PVL). We present two cases of scalp and tongue necrosis, respectively, where a delay in diagnosis resulted in irreversible vision loss and severe complications. These cases highlight the importance of educating non-rheumatologists about these manifestations to ensure prompt steroid treatment, which can prevent vision loss and reduce morbidity in GCA patients.
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