Use of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Management of the Vasculitides

In conclusion there is clear evidence for the use of US particularly color duplex US (CDS) in the diagnosis of LVV like GCA and Takayasu ’s arteritis (TAK). Nevertheless, there is urgent need for more data in regard to the use of US in small/medium vessel vasculitis, as well as the role of US in monitoring of patients with LVV.
Source: Current Rheumatology Reports - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research