Aortic involvement in recent‐onset giant cell (temporal) arteritis: A case–control prospective study using helical aortic computed tomodensitometric scan

Agard, C.; Barrier, J; Dupas, B.; Ponge, T.; Mahr, Alfred; Fradet, G.; Chevalet, P.; Masseau, A.; Batard, Éric; Pottier, P.; Planchon, B.; Brisseau, Jean‐Marie; Hamidou, M.

doi:10.1002/art.23577

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Aortic involvement in recent‐onset giant cell (temporal) arteritis: A case–control prospective study using helical aortic computed tomodensitometric scan

Published in Arthritis Care & Research • Apr 25, 2008

Authors:

C. Agard

J Barrier

B. Dupas

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of the involvement of large vessels in giant cell arteritis (GCA) is 3-13%. Aortitis is the most serious complication of GCA. Computed tomodensitometric (CT) scan allows analysis of both the aortic wall and endoluminal part of the aorta. Therefore, we conducted a study usin...

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Medicine

Giant cell arteritis

Aortitis

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