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normal ESR and temporal arteritis

Report By: Janos Baombe - Speciality Emergency Trainee
Search checked by Janos Baombe - Speciality Emergency Trainee
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirrmary
Date Submitted: 6th December 2009
Last Modified: 7th December 2009
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients] presenting to ED with temporal headache and jaw claudication is a [normal ESR] sensitive enough to [rule out temporal arteritis]?