Bilateral juvenile temporal arteritis: a case-based review.

ABSTRACT: Juvenile Temporal Arteritis (JTA) is a rare non-granulomatous vasculitis affecting the superficial temporal arteries, mostly in individuals under 45 years old. It is often misdiagnosed due to its benign nature and the absence of systemic symptoms. Herein, we present a case report of a 40-year-old woman who initially presented with painless nodules in the left temporal area. Following a biopsy, the patient developed additional nodules not only in the same temple but also on the contralateral side. Remarkably, these nodules underwent spontaneous regression without further treatment, highlighting the variability in JTA's course and distinctive response to intervention. In addition, through a systematic literature review of 43 case reports - 17 with bilateral involvement - we aimed to thorough

SUBMITTER: Marques-Soares J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393210 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature