Healio Rheuminations

GCA mimics: How to spot them, a case-based discussion with Dr. Leonard H. Calabrese, DO

May 29, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Not all jaw claudication is giant cell arteritis. Hear some interesting cases and learn about things to look for in the labs to suspect an alternative diagnosis along with co-host Leonard H. Calabrese, DO. ·        When GCA isn't GCA, walking through mimic cases 2:43 ·        Infectious mimics 14:36 ·        Large vessel involvement cases 16:47 ·        GCA as a medical emergency 22:05 ·        Erdheim-Chester disease 23:40 We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Brown at rheuminationspodcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @HRheuminations @AdamJBrownMD @HealioRheum.

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