| Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis. | |
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PMID: 10948760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ultrasonography of the temporal arteries detects characteristic signs of vasculitis with a high sensitivity and specificity: a hypoechoic halo due to an oedema of the artery wall and stenoses. The use of modern scanners with high resolution is essential. A halo has to be displayed in two planes. It is always circumferential. The colour intensity must not be too strong, otherwise the colour may cover the halo. A hypoechoic halo is also seen in large vessel giant cell arteritis at the axillary and brachial arteries and at the temporal arteries in polyarteritis nodosa. |
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Authors:
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W A Schmidt |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical and experimental rheumatology Volume: 18 ISSN: 0392-856X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Exp. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 2000 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-21 Completed Date: 2000-12-14 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8308521 Medline TA: Clin Exp Rheumatol Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S40-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Centre for Rheumatology Berlin-Buch, Germany. schmidt.wa@t-online.de |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Giant Cell Arteritis
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ultrasonography* Humans Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color* |
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