Abstract
Cranial Arteritis (Giant Celt Arteritis)1 is a clinical diagnosis supported by a raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and if required confirmed by a temporal artery biopsy. This case reports on an unusual presentation where a delay in the diagnosis resulted in visual impairment, illustrating the need for awareness of diagnosis in acute strokes in the elderly.
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