← Return to Temporal Artery Biopsy VS a color Doppler Ultrasound for GCA diagnosis

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@ksukraw

I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in September 2022. I was experiencing sudden onset of vision loss in my left eye. I had a color doppler which was ruled as negative and a temporal artery biopsy which was positive for GCA. There is a high incidence of false neg even with the biopsy. My surgeon said in 12 years of performing TAB my results were his 2nd positive biopsy. Unfortunately, the vision loss in my left eye is permanent.

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Thank you for your comment regarding the use of the US and a TAB. I am sorry to hear the vision loss is permanent. I hope you have the PMR and the GCA under control. I can attest to the fact that the condition can be debilitating. Be well.