M C Wick1, A S Klauser. 1. Department Radiologie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Österreich. marius.wick@i-med.ac.at
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Establishing an early and reliable diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is of major importance but can be a great clinical challenge leading to direct therapeutic consequences. No single epidemiological, genetic, clinical, serological or radiological test exists which can exclusively diagnose RA. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: In general diagnosis of RA includes a case history, clinical signs, laboratory abnormalities and radiological examinations, viz. conventional radiography of the joints of the hands and feet. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: This review summarizes the most important radiological features of RA and the radiological findings of its closest differential diagnoses.
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Establishing an early and reliable diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is of major importance but can be a great clinical challenge leading to direct therapeutic consequences. No single epidemiological, genetic, clinical, serological or radiological test exists which can exclusively diagnose RA. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: In general diagnosis of RA includes a case history, clinical signs, laboratory abnormalities and radiological examinations, viz. conventional radiography of the joints of the hands and feet. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: This review summarizes the most important radiological features of RA and the radiological findings of its closest differential diagnoses.
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