Use of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing eosinophilic fasciitis. report of two cases
| Autor: | A. Al-Shaikh, C. Freeman, L. Avruch, Robert J. R. McKendry |
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| Rok vydání: | 1994 |
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Male Biopsy Immunology Fat saturation Rheumatology Biopsy Site Eosinophilia Humans Immunology and Allergy Medicine Pharmacology (medical) Fascia Fasciitis medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Magnetic resonance imaging Middle Aged medicine.disease Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hyperintensity Eosinophilic fasciitis medicine.anatomical_structure Female business Nuclear medicine Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | Arthritis & Rheumatism. 37:1602-1608 |
| ISSN: | 1529-0131 0004-3591 |
| Popis: | Objective. To determine the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), selection of appropriate biopsy site, and followup of treatment. Methods. MRI was used to examine 2 patients with EF at the time of their initial clinical presentation and after several months of treatment. T2-weighted axial, T2-weighted axial with fat saturation, and T1-weighted axial post-gadolinium with fat saturation scans at 1.5T were obtained. Results. MRI demonstrated hyperintensity within the fascia. This defect resolved with treatment and clinical improvement. Conclusion. MRI is a useful noninvasive tool for diagnosing EF and for monitoring the effectiveness of therapy. |
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