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Scalp necrosis due to Giant cell arteritis

Scalp necrosis due to Giant cell arteritis
Macroscopic view. The scalp necrosis preceded visual loss in this patient.
Zvandasara, Tafadzwa, M.D., University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
M31.6
Systemic Diseases -> Immunologic Diseases -> Delayed recognition of forehead necrosis in Giant Cell Arteritis leading to permanent visual loss
temporal arteritis
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