Giant cell arteritis: incidence and phenotypic distribution in Western Norway 2013-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is an increasing awareness of the spectrum of phenotypes in giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, there is sparse evidence concerning the phenotypic distribution which may be influenced by both genetic background and the environment. We established a cohort of all GCA-patients in the Bergen Health Area (Western Norway), to describe the phenotypic distribution and whether phenotypes differ with regards to incidence and clinical features.

Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study including all GCA-patients in the Bergen Health Area from 2013-2020. Data were collected by reviewing patient records, and patients considered clinically likely GCA were included if they fulfilled at least one set of classification criteria. Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) and imaging

SUBMITTER: Skaug HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749960 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature