Meta-Analysis: Test Performance of Ultrasonography for Giant-Cell Arteritis

Fotini B. Karassa; Miltiadis I. Matsagas; Wolfgang Schmidt; John P A Ioannidis

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-142-5-200503010-00011

Abstract

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Ultrasonography may be helpful in diagnosing giant-cell arteritis, but cautious interpretation of the test results based on clinical presentation and pretest probability of the disease is imperative.

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