National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
After signing the consent form, participants will complete an MRI scan within 2 weeks of enrollment and fill out questionnaires related to their disease. Follow up visits and MRI scans may occur at 6-months after the initial MRI scan or at the time of relapse.
Age
50–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Age 50 years or older
First presentation of suspected GCA
New or worsening cranial manifestations within 4 weeks of enrollment concerning for active GCA
Elevated CRP greater than 1.0 mg/dl
Plan to undergo temporal artery biopsy or ultrasound for diagnosis
You may not be if
Contra-indication to receiving MRI including:
Implanted medical devices, pacemaker, and metallic foreign fragments inside body/orbits Known gadolinium allergy Women who are pregnant or nursing
Absence of cranial symptoms related to GCA (e.g., only large vessel GCA)
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