Ultrasound in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a type of large vessel vasculitis, mostly involving branches of the external carotid artery, which commonly affects the arteries of the scalp and face but can affect any of the cranial branches arising from the arch of the aorta. It is potentially a very serious condition, which can cause blindness […]
Borsha Sarker, Kate Smith, Dr Sarah Mackie, Dr Richard Wakefield
Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine