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What features on CTA/MRA are most helpful for differentiating large vessel vasculitis from atherosclerosis?
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Rheumatology · Massachusetts General Hospital
While calcified plaque is not typically mistaken for large vessel vasculitis, distinguishing non-calcified atherosclerotic lesions from large vessel vasculitis is challenging. An experienced vascular radiologist is an invaluable resource in such situations if available.
The first step is to assess ...