Infrared thermography in the diagnosis and management of vasculitis
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Vasculitis is a clinical condition with associated diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms and lack of a confirmatory imaging modality. We report a case of a 39-year-old female patient who developed generalized malaise, lethargy, and headache. Laboratory evaluation showed elevated inflammatory markers. Conventional imaging studies including computed tomography and carotid duplex ultrasound were unremarkable. Infrared thermography revealed enhanced thermographic signals in the left carotid artery and aortic arch. Corticosteroid therapy was commenced, and the patient responded well. Follow-up infrared thermography at 6 months showed complete resolution of the thermographic pattern, and the patient remained symptom free.
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