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Implications of Thrombocytosis in Giant Cell Arteritis

1997; Elsevier BV; Volume: 124; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71650-2

1879-1891

Rohit Krishna, Gregory S. Kosmorsky,

Vasculitis and related conditions

Purpose To bring attention to the implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis. Method Case report. Platelet counts were measured before and after corticosteroid therapy in a patient with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis. RESULT: Platelet counts were increased before corticosteroid therapy was begun and returned to normal levels after corticosteroid therapy was instituted. Conclusion Platelet counts in a patient with giant cell arteritis may have diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic value. To bring attention to the implications of thrombocytosis in giant cell arteritis. Case report. Platelet counts were measured before and after corticosteroid therapy in a patient with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis. RESULT: Platelet counts were increased before corticosteroid therapy was begun and returned to normal levels after corticosteroid therapy was instituted. Platelet counts in a patient with giant cell arteritis may have diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic value.