the condition known as temporal arteritis is also called cerebral arteritis, cranial arteritis, giant cell arteritis and sometimes granulomatous arteritis. It is associated with painful inflammation of the blood vessels (arteries) of the head; the temples are often tender to the touch and headaches are common. It can often occur with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It is a form of vasculitis of unknown aetiology, predominantly affecting people aged 50+, with a higher incidence in women.
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or giant cell arteritis.
inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment
A headache caused by inflamed arteries in the head and neck. It requires immediate medical attention.
An inflammatory condition that affects arteries in the body and a blinding, life-threatening disease.
serious inflammation of blood vessels causing blindness
Aching, throbbing and sometimes burning pain in the temple area caused by an inflamed artery in that area. Sometimes confused with TN.
The inflammation and narrowing of arteries in the head and neck, including those in the scalp near the temple, which can cause blindness if untreated
Inflammation of the blood vessels over the temporal portion of the scalp (on the side of the head) which may be seen in association with polymyalgia rheumatica.
Temporal arteritis, also called giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory disease of blood vessels (most commonly large and medium arteries of the head). It is therefore a form of vasculitis. The name comes from the most frequently involved vessel (temporal artery which branches from the external carotid artery of the neck).