Role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of temporal arteritis.

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Role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of temporal arteritis.

Br J Surg. 2010 Dec;97(12):1765-71

Authors: Ball EL, Walsh SR, Tang TY, Gohil R, Clarke JM

Temporal artery (TA) biopsy is the current standard for diagnosing temporal arteritis, but has limited sensitivity. Colour duplex ultrasonography is a newer, non-invasive method of diagnosing temporal arteritis.

PMID: 20799290 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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