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. 2011 Jan;93(1):4-5.
doi: 10.1308/003588411X12851639107476.

The role of temporal artery biopsies in giant cell arteritis

C G Davies  1 , D J May
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The role of temporal artery biopsies in giant cell arteritis

C G Davies et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

A knowledge of the disease process of giant cell arteritis and its diagnosis can help a surgeon to decide which patients will benefit from a biopsy being performed and identify where a biopsy would be of no value in their management. This article discusses the issues involved.

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