Juvenile temporal arteritis
Overview
A rare form of localized blood vessel inflammation that affects older children and young adults. The condition is harmless and any nodules that develop can be removed and do not reappear. The nodules develop in blood vessels in the temples.
Symptoms
* Nodules * Asymptomatic
Diagnosis
A. Musculoskeletal. Inspect for muscle atrophy. Palpate for muscle tenderness. Is any tenderness diffuse or focal in nature? Evaluate joint range of motion and gait. B. Neurologic. Assess muscle strength and cranial nerve function. C. Other. Palpate for scalp tenderness and tender areas or nodules localized to the temporal or occipital arteries. Look for rash.