SHREVEPORT, La. - Giant cell arteritis, also known as temporal arteritis, is a less common condition where people get inflammation of the arteries that go to the head and neck. Symptoms include, head ...

A previously healthy 63-year-old woman presents to her primary care doctor with 4 days of severe stiffness, soreness, and pain in the shoulders, neck, pelvic area, and low back, along with fatigue.

Giant cell arteritis is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in people over the age of 50. It affects large‐ and medium‐sized blood vessels, particularly in the head—although not exclusively.