The aetiopathogenesis of giant cell arteritis
Stevens, R.J.; Hughes, R.A.
British Journal of Rheumatology 34(10): 960-965
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0263-7103 PMID: 7582704 Document Number: 445883
In this review, current understanding of the aetiopathogenesis of giant cell arteritis is examined. Possible explanations for the late age of onset and striking responsiveness to steroid therapy, characteristic of this disease, are explored.
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