Imaging for large-vessel vasculitis

Purpose of review Ultrasonography, MRI, and PET are increasingly studied in large-vessel vasculitis. They have broadened our knowledge on these disorders and have a place in the diagnostic approach of these patients. Recent findings Temporal artery ultrasonography can be used to guide the surgeon to that artery segment with the clearest ‘halo’ sign to perform a biopsy, or in experienced hands can even replace biopsy. The distal subclavian,...