Juvenile temporal arteritis
Juvenile Temporal Arteritis
Juvenile Temporal Arteritis (pronounced: joo-ven-ile tem-puh-ral ar-ter-i-tis) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the temporal artery, which supplies blood to the head and brain. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin words "juvenis" (meaning young), "tempus" (meaning time or temple), and "arteritis" (from the Greek "arteria" meaning artery and "-itis" meaning inflammation).
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis include headache, tenderness over the temporal area, and sometimes, visual disturbances. Other symptoms may include fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever.
Causes
The exact cause of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis is unknown. However, it is believed to be an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis is typically made based on the patient's symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory tests. A biopsy of the temporal artery may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment for Juvenile Temporal Arteritis usually involves high doses of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Other treatments may include immunosuppressive drugs and aspirin.
Prognosis
With early diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis for Juvenile Temporal Arteritis is generally good. However, if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as stroke and blindness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Juvenile temporal arteritis
- Wikipedia's article - Juvenile temporal arteritis
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