Abstract
The new diagnostic criteria for ankylosing spondylitis include MRI. MRI frequently allows early diagnosis of inflammatory lesions in patients with normal plain films. In addition, MRI is useful for the detection and quantification of inflammatory and structural lesions, and to assess disease activity.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Image Enhancement*
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
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Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Sacroiliac Joint / pathology
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Sacrum / pathology
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / diagnosis*
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / etiology
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Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology
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Young Adult