Role of ultrasound in assessment of early rheumatoid arthritis.
Australas Radiol
; 51(2): 120-6, 2007 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17533688
ABSTRACT
This report reviews imaging methods used for diagnosis and monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis, with emphasis on the role of ultrasonography. Traditionally, conventional radiography has been useful in detecting and monitoring the extent of joint destruction in rheumatic disease. However, it is particularly difficult to detect pathological joint changes in the early stages. Magnetic resonance imaging is able to detect inflammation of the synovial membrane and erosions but is limited by cost and availability. Ultrasound has recently emerged as a useful and potentially reliable method for assessing the degree of joint inflammation and erosion in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Australas Radiol
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia