Temporal Arteritis
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What is Temporal Arteritis?
Temporal arteritis is inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area, particularly the large or medium arteries that branch from the neck.
If the inflammation affects the arteries in your neck, upper body and arms, it is called giant cell arteritis.
Alternative Names:
Arteritis - temporal; Cranial arteritis; Giant cell arteritis
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