[Temporal artery biopsy].
The biopsy of the temporal artery is a necessary procedure in order to gain a certain diagnosis of temporal arteritis. Is an easy method and customarily sure, but needing a knowledge of the clinical picture of this arteritis and of it surgical anatomy. The AA. explain the technique they follow.
Morales Angulo
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C
F.E.A. de O.R.L. Hospital de Sierrallana, Torrelavega, Cantabria.
García Mantilla
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J
Carrera Herrero
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F
D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000473:pathology*