Question

A 60-year-old with suspected temporal arteritis has normal ESR but raised CRP and classic symptoms. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose steroids and arrange urgent biopsy

Answer

Exclude GCA due to normal ESR

Answer

Wait for biopsy before treatment

Answer

Start NSAIDs only

Answer

Refer routine rheumatology

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected temporal arteritis has normal ESR but raised CRP and classic symptoms. What should be done?