An unusual presentation of giant cell arteritis

Case Rep Med. 2012:2012:498174. doi: 10.1155/2012/498174. Epub 2012 Jul 3.

Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a chronic vasculitis that typically presents with headache, fever and polymyalgia although atypical presentations are known. We present a case of GCA with nonproductive cough and pyrexia of unknown origin emphasizing this atypical nature of presentation. We report a rare association of GCA with granulomatous hepatitis. We also support the use of PET scanning in diagnosing and monitoring this condition.