Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3158262 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients suspected of having giant cell arteritis were more likely to have a positive TAB finding if they presented with weight loss or jaw claudication. In the present series, corticosteroid therapy before biopsy did not affect the rate of positive TAB findings.
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Authors
Kevin L. DDS, MD, Tanaz A. MD, Kristine M. BA, William S. MS, Matthew J. DMD, MD, Kenneth J. MD,