How to perform a temporal artery biopsy.
Temporal artery biopsy is performed to confirm the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis. The technique is described together with the anatomy of the superficial temporal artery.
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D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity