Analysis reveals limited benefit of facial artery ultrasound for diagnosing giant cell arteritis, suggesting selective use for high-risk patients.
FacUS provides limited additional diagnostic yield when added to temporal and axillary artery imaging in suspected GCA but may be performed in selected patients with strong clinical suspicion and negative temporal ultrasound findings.
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