| Role for vascular investigations in giant cell arteritis. | |
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PMID: 12184432 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Giant cell arteritis is characterized by diffuse arterial inflammation that selectively involves the superficial temporal arteries but can occur in larger arteries. Various vascular investigations can assist in diagnosing and evaluating the extent of giant cell arteritis. Imaging techniques, mainly Doppler ultrasonography of the superficial temporal arteries, seem less reliable for the diagnosis than temporal artery biopsy, which is safe and remains indispensable. Investigations of larger arteries can detect asymptomatic stenotic lesions, which are common, particularly in the axillary and subclavian arteries. Involvement of the aorta can cause life-threatening dissection or aneurysmal rupture. Imaging techniques useful for diagnosing aortic involvement include ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and aortography. Although there is no standardized strategy for aortic lesion detection, helical computed tomography may be valuable. |
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Authors:
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Christian Agard; Thierry Ponge; Mohamed Hamidou; Jacques Barrier |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Joint, bone, spine : revue du rhumatisme Volume: 69 ISSN: 1297-319X ISO Abbreviation: Joint Bone Spine Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-08-19 Completed Date: 2003-03-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100938016 Medline TA: Joint Bone Spine Country: France |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 367-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Service de Médecine Interne A, Hĵpital Hĵtel-Dieu, Nantes, France. christian.agard@libertysurf.fr |
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Aortitis
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diagnosis,
etiology Aortography Arteries / physiopathology Giant Cell Arteritis / complications, diagnosis*, physiopathology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Temporal Arteries / physiopathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography |
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