Table 2
Summary of results
| Patient | Age | ACR criteria score | Prompt response to steroids | TAB | MRI scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAB = temporal artery biopsy; ACR = American College of Rheumatology, MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; NA = not applicable, * = control. | |||||
| 1 | 78 | 5 | Yes | Positive | Negative |
| 2 | 67 | 4 | Yes | Negative | Negative |
| 3 | 83 | 2 | Yes | Equivocal | Negative |
| 4 | 88 | 3 | Yes | Negative | Negative |
| 5 | 60 | 2 | No | Negative | Negative |
| 6 | 67 | 2 | No | Negative | Equivocal |
| 7 | 87 | 4 | Yes | Positive | Equivocal |
| 8 | 67 | NA | NA | NA | Negative |
| 9 | 69 | NA | NA | NA | Equivocal |
