ReviewSurvey of ophthalmology
Temporal artery biopsy: A technical guide and review of its importance and indications.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- What is the optimum incision for superficial temporal artery biopsy? An anatomical study using body donors.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Article
- Secondary stroke evaluation in patients admitted for CRAO in a large national inpatient sample.Stroke and vascular neurology · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Challenges and Modern Therapeutic Strategies in Giant Cell Arteritis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy as the main manifestation of giant cell arteritis: a case-based literature review.Reumatologia · 2026Article
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- Giant cell temporal arteritis: a clinicopathological study with emphasis on unnecessary biopsy.Frontiers in ophthalmology · 2023Article
- Use of high-plex data provides novel insights into the temporal artery processes of giant cell arteritis.Frontiers in immunology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) is a surgical procedure that enables the histological diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Performing a TAB requires expertise and a precise approach. Nevertheless, available data supports the value of tissue diagnosis in managing GCA. The current therapeutic recommendation for GCA is long-term glucocorticoid therapy, with an increasing emphasis on the addition of immunosuppressants/biotherapies. Though effective, immunosuppressants and other such biotherapies may put the patient at more risk. Optimizing the diagnosis through tissue evaluation is therefore important in weighing the risks and benefits of initiating therapeutic intervention. We evaluate the evidence supporting the importance of TAB and its indications. We also describe what technical approaches should be used to maximize sensitivity and to avoid possible complications during the procedure.
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