The utility of ESR, CRP and platelets in the diagnosis of GCA
Abstract Background To compare the utility of ESR, CRP and platelets for the diagnosis of GCA. Method A clinical diagnosis of GCA was determined by case-note review of 270 individuals (68% female, mean age 72 years) referred to a central pathology service for a temporal artery biopsy between 2011 an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | BMC Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41927-019-0061-z |