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Are biopsies needed to confirm the diagnosis of temporal arteritis?
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Usually: Usually, although angiography (plain or mra) may be helpful. Biopsy also distinguishes temporal arteritis and polyarteritis nodosum.
Answered 6/30/2012
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Definitely, yes: The gold standard for diagnosing temporal arteritis is a positive temporal artery biopsy.
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