[Giant cell arteritis]

Abstract

Giant cell arteritis are characterized by histologic disruption features of the lamina elastica of large arteries with mononuclear cells and giant cells infiltration. Systemic giant cell arteritis, temporal arteritis and Takayasu's arteritis are included in this group. Takayasu's arteritis predominantly affects the teenage girl and involves the aorta and its mayor branches. Early manifestations are systemic; later appears signs and symptoms of occlusion.