| The suitability of the ultrasound biomicroscope for establishing texture in giant cell arteritis. | |
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PMID: 11466252 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: To establish whether ultrasound biomicroscope (UBM) is a helpful tool in locating the arterial segment responsible in patients with segmental attacks in giant cell arteritis METHODS: The superficial temporal arteries of 19 patients with suspected giant cell arteritis were examined with the UBM before biopsy. RESULTS: 20 specimens provided the histological proof of giant cell arteritis in five patients. Side differences, a dark perivascular halo, and high reflexivity of the intra-arterial space were found. CONCLUSION: it is assumed that there are two types of arteritic inflammation: (1) the occlusion of intra-arterial space due to intimal fibrosis (UBM: high reflexive "filling"), and (2) inflammation of the perivascular zone with oedematous thickening and infiltration of the media (UBM: dark halo) and its combination. UBM is helpful in obtaining an indication of the side and segment for biopsy. |
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Authors:
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S Roters; P Szurman; B F Engels; R Brunner |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of ophthalmology Volume: 85 ISSN: 0007-1161 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Ophthalmol Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-23 Completed Date: 2001-09-06 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421041 Medline TA: Br J Ophthalmol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 946-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Germany. sigrid.roters@medizin.uni-koeln.de |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Biopsy / methods Blood Sedimentation Female Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology, ultrasonography* Humans Male Middle Aged Predictive Value of Tests Prospective Studies Temporal Arteries / pathology, ultrasonography* Ultrasonography, Doppler |
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