The diagnostic accuracy of temporal artery ultrasound and temporal artery biopsy in giant cell arteritis: A single center Australian experience over 10 years.

Temporal artery ultrasound is a useful non-invasive investigation in the assessment of suspected GCA. If positive in the setting of a suggestive clinical presentation, a temporal artery ultrasound probably avoids the need for a temporal artery biopsy. Temporal artery ultrasound could be more widely used in the clinical management of GCA.