Temporal artery biopsy: this delicate procedure is pivotal in the diagnosis of temporal arteritisDerek N. CunninghamWalter O. Whitley
Histologic confirmation of the diagnosis with a temporal artery biopsy makes an important contribution to all 3 of these stages. A positive tissue diagnosis provides the clinician with the conviction to maintain high dosages of corticosteroids for a prolonged period, even if significant steroid-induced...
Although temporal artery biopsy (TAB) may be con-sidered a gold standard for the diagnosis of GCA, there issignificant debate over how accurately a definitive diag-nosis can
Archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) temporal artery biopsy (TAB) specimens potentially represent a valuable resource for large-scale genetic analysis of this disease. FFPE TAB samples were obtained from 12 patients with GCA. Extracted TAB DNA was assessed by real time PCR before ...
The best way to confirm a diagnosis of GCA is by taking a small biopsy of the temporal artery. 巨细胞动脉炎最好的诊断方法就是颞动脉的活检了 The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis using local anaesthesia. 1.Outpatient意为"门诊...
their results are not enough for a definitive diagnosis. To make a definitive diagnosis, a biopsy of the artery that the ophthalmologist suspects is affected needs to be performed. This can be done as an outpatient procedure. Other tests that may be used in making a diagnosis include a comput...
Murgatroyd H, Milne A: Positive temporal artery biopsy in a patient on therapeutic doses of steroids for six years. Eye 15:250--1, 2001Murgatroyd, H, Milne, A (2001) Positive temporal artery biopsy in a patient on therapeutic doses of steroids for six years. Eye 15: pp. 250-251...
and histologic findings.1 Although temporal-artery biopsy is a minor operation, not all patients agr… Improved clinical evaluation and various imaging techniques have been suggested as ways to establish the diagnosis through noninvasive means and to improve biopsy yield. see also: Case Example Tempo...
1. Biopsy This is considered to be the best way to confirm the diagnosis of temporal arteritis. It is done by obtaining a small sample (biopsy) of temporal artery. For patients with this disease, the results will reveal abnormally large cells. ...
Superficial temporal artery biopsy is the gold diagnostic stand... RA Rison - 《Journal of Medical Case Reports》 被引量: 13发表: 2011年 Atherosclerotic aortic lesions increase the risk of cerebral embolism during carotid stenting in patients with complex aortic arch anatomy Background Carotid ...