# An unusual cause of headache: Expanding your differential

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare case of a GCA variant, highlighting its unusual presentation and the importance of considering it in the differential diagnosis for headaches.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case of a GCA variant with atypical symptoms.

## Key findings

- The case demonstrates that GCA can present with unusual symptoms.
- It emphasizes the need to consider GCA in the differential diagnosis for headaches in older individuals.

## Abstract

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory vasculitis that affects larger blood vessels, like the temporal arteries and the aorta. It is systemic and tends to affect individuals over 50. Common symptoms include headache, jaw pain provoked by chewing, and fever. We present an interesting case of a GCA variant.