ICD-11 code : 4A44.2;
Preferred Label : Giant cell arteritis;
ICD-11 definition : Arteritis, often granulomatous, usually affecting the aorta and/or its major branches,
with a predilection for the branches of the carotid artery. Often involves the temporal
artery. Onset usually in patients older than 50 and often associated with polymyalgia
rheumatica.;
ICD-11 synonym : Horton disease; cranial arteritis; temporal arteritis; GCA - [giant cell arteritis];
ICD-11 acronym : GCA;
Origin ID : 1929970386;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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ICD-10 Mapping
Arteritis, often granulomatous, usually affecting the aorta and/or its major branches,
with a predilection for the branches of the carotid artery. Often involves the temporal
artery. Onset usually in patients older than 50 and often associated with polymyalgia
rheumatica.