Giant cell arteritis most commonly occurs in which patient population?

Giant cell arteritis most commonly occurs in which patient population?

• A. Usually elderly women
• B. Young men
• C. Children
• D. Middle-aged athletes

Answer: (A)

Giant cell arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis that most often affects people who are older than 50, with a notable female predominance. The typical patient is an elderly woman, often in her 70s or 80s. This makes the elderly female population the best fit among the options, while children, young men, and middle-aged athletes are much less commonly affected. Recognizing this age and sex pattern helps clinicians suspect GCA and initiate prompt treatment to protect vision.

Giant cell arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis that most often affects people who are older than 50, with a notable female predominance. The typical patient is an elderly woman, often in her 70s or 80s. This makes the elderly female population the best fit among the options, while children, young men, and middle-aged athletes are much less commonly affected. Recognizing this age and sex pattern helps clinicians suspect GCA and initiate prompt treatment to protect vision.