"Giant cell arteritis is an inflammatory disease that, if left untreated, can lead to severe outcomes like blindness, stroke or aortic aneurysm,"2 said Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Schmidt, M.D., MACR, ...

Patients with predominantly cranial vs isolated extracranial GCA phenotypes present with different patterns of arterial involvement on 18F-FDG PET-CT scans.

The optometrist highlighted that maintaining clear and comprehensive records ease the load on both the optometrist and ...

Temporal arteritis can cause persistent pain ... They may then use tests, such as blood tests or MRI or CT scans, to check for underlying issues. If people notice any signs of meningitis, they ...

Patients presenting with isolated extracranial manifestations of giant cell arteritis represent a distinct ... of diagnostic accuracy via imaging studies. The study authors concluded, “These ...

A deep learning–based reconstruction algorithm significantly enhances temporal bone UHR-CT image quality, reducing noise and ...

The most specific finding is tender or thickened temporal arteries with decreased ... or rarely over the orbits. Giant cell arteritis is a systemic vasculitis and careful attention should be ...

"Giant cell arteritis is an inflammatory disease ... as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), who have responded inadequately to nonsteroidal ...

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare ...