Temporal Artery Biopsy
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A temporal artery biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of tissue is removed from the temporal artery and then studied under the microscope to check for signs of inflammation and damage. This procedure is performed when a doctor believes a person may have giant cell arteritis.
Top Resources on Temporal Artery Biopsy
- Healthwise (via Saint Joseph Mercy Health System): Temporal Artery Biopsy
- University of Iowa Department of Opthamology & Visual Sciences: Temporal Artery Biopsy
- PubMed Central: Clinical Usefulness of Temporal Artery Biopsy
- eMedTv: Temporal Artery Biopsy
- Google Video: Temporal Artery Biopsy
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