GCA is a disease characterised by inflammation of large and medium sized blood vessels.
An alternative name for this condition is “Temporal Arteritis” as the blood vessels in the temple area of the head (sides of the forehead) are commonly affected.
The giant cells referred to are specific collections of immune system cells seen in the areas of inflammation if a biopsy is performed.
This condition is one of the commonest forms of vasculitis.
It is more commonly seen in older patients and is seldom diagnosed below the age of 50.
In November, patients, caregivers, clinicians and researchers from more than a dozen European countries met in Prague for the 2025 European Vasculitis Patient Summit.
A landmark review in Nature Reviews Rheumatology calls for a new, integrated approach to ANCA-associated vasculitis.When diagnosis, classification, biomarkers and patient experience come together, care becomes truly personal — and outcomes improve.
Melbourne Februari 21-25 2026
The 22nd edition of this international workshop on vasculitis will take place from February 21 to 25, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. Organized by the Australian and New Zealand Vasculitis Society (ANZVASC).
