Combined GCA and AH

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    Condition/keywords
    asteroid hyalosis, giant cell arteritis
    Photographer
    Nancy Gutierrez
    Imaging device
    Optos
    Description
    This patient demonstrates two rare diseases in one image: giant cell arteritis choroidal vascular ischemia with asteroid hyalosis. Delayed choroidal filling can be a presenting sign of giant cell arteritis, which is a life-threatening disease.

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