Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis - a comparison with T1-weighted black-blood imaging.

Luca SeitzSusana BucherLukas BütikoferBritta MaurerHarald M BonelFranca WagnerFabian LötscherPascal Seitz

Published in: Rheumatology (Oxford, England) (2023)

DWI of the superficial cranial arteries demonstrates a good diagnostic accuracy and reliability for the diagnosis of GCA. DWI is widely available and can be used immediately in clinical practice for patients with suspected GCA.

Keyphrases

diffusion weighted
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
giant cell
diffusion weighted imaging
clinical practice
magnetic resonance
computed tomography
high resolution
mass spectrometry