Table 3. Clinical variables in TAB+ and TAB− groups.
| Positive TAB n (%) | Negative TAB n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever of unknown origin n (%) | 16 (14.7) | 93 (85.3) | 0.039 |
| Polymyalgia rheumatica n (%) | 18 (22.8) | 61 (77.2) | 0.763 |
| New headache n (%) | 9 (29) | 22 (71.0) | 0.348 |
| Anemia of chronic disease | 1 (12.5) | 7 (87.5) | 1.0 |
| Visual disturbance n (%) | 5 (83.3) | 1 (16.7) | 0.002 |
TAB+: Positive Temporal artery biopsy, TAB−: Temporal artery biopsy negative
Chi-square test was applied for comparisons between groups.
Percentages are computed based on definite results of TAB. No sufficient samples of TAB were considered as missing values in statistical analysis.