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  • Title: [Biopsy of the temporal artery in polymyalgia rheumatica].
    Author: Fanconi D, Grossenbacher R.
    Journal: Laryngorhinootologie; 1992 Jun; 71(6):307-10. PubMed ID: 1637451.
    Abstract:
    Biopsy of the temporal artery is still the most important component in the diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis. Although this is a minor surgical intervention, certain vascular complications must be considered. Therefore, preoperative Doppler sonography should be performed. Finally, to prevent false-negative results, the temporal artery should be excised bilaterally and not shorter than 4 cm.
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