New scan may replace needle biopsy for artery disease diagnosis
NCT ID NCT05246540
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a PET/CT scan of the head arteries can accurately diagnose giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes inflamed blood vessels. Researchers compared the scan results to those from ultrasound and MRI in 70 patients over 50. The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could replace the standard temporal artery biopsy.
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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