24th September 2020

You are a foundation doctor on your GP rotation; a 77-year-old patient attends

You are a foundation doctor on your GP rotation; a 77-year-old patient attends due to headaches he has been experiencing for the last month. He describes feeling a sharp pain above his right ear that worsens when chewing food.

Subsequent blood tests show that his full blood count is within range, but his ESR and CRP are elevated (ESR: 79; CRP 67).

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.