Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of the primary large vessel vasculitides and typically occurs in individuals aged ≥ 50 years. This concise review article discusses current trends in the management of GCA, including important developments in sonographic assessment (B-mode sonography, contrast enhanced ultrasound) and medical treatment (biological treatment with the interleukin-6 receptor alpha inhibitor tocilizumab).

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