Case 12

Presentation:

A 68-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain, headaches, and shortness of breath. Assess patient.

Question 1:

What are the two major variants of the disease shown on this scan?

a. Polyarteritis nodosa

b. Takayasu arteritis

c. Kawasaki disease

d. Giant cell arteritis

Question 2:

What is the best initial management for a patient presenting with this scan?

a. Glucocorticoids

b. Antibiotics

c. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

d. Biologics