Giant‐cell arteritis with toothache.

This article discusses a case of giant-cell arteritis (GCA) in a 78-year-old woman who presented with a low-grade fever of unknown origin. The patient initially visited a dental clinic for toothache and jaw claudication, but no dental issues were found. The patient was then referred to a clinic where a slightly enlarged left temporal artery without pulsation and tenderness was observed. Ultrasonography revealed thickened walls in the temporal artery frontal branches, confirming the diagnosis of GCA. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with prednisolone led to the resolution of symptoms. The article emphasizes the importance of considering GCA in elderly Asian patients with fever and temple pain and highlights the usefulness of ultrasonography for diagnosis. [Extracted from the article]