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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Suspected large-vessel vasculitis (Takayasu, GCA)

Recommended: MRA / CTA Aorta and branches; FDG-PET for inflammatory activity is the preferred imaging study for suspected large-vessel vasculitis (takayasu, gca). Wall thickening, enhancement, stenoses.

Recommended study

MRA / CTA Aorta and branches; FDG-PET for inflammatory activity

MRI IV contrast Preferred Vascular Outpatient Reviewed

Wall thickening, enhancement, stenoses. Temporal artery biopsy for GCA confirmation.

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