M Vahlensieck1. 1. Praxisnetz Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin Bonn Bad Godesberg Rhein Sieg, Haydnstraße 36, 53115, Bonn, Deutschland. m.vahlensieck@praxisnetz-bonn.de.
Abstract
CLINICAL ISSUE: Inflammatory muscle diseases are quite heterogeneous and frequently a specific diagnosis is not easy. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is best suited to demonstrate pattern and size of inflamed muscles. PERFORMANCE: Sensitivity of MRI in showing inflamed muscles is nearly 100%. Specificity, however, is much lower. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In cases of suspected bacterial myositis, sonography may be used to exclude abscess formation prior to MRI for more precise information about inflamed muscles.
CLINICAL ISSUE: Inflammatory muscle diseases are quite heterogeneous and frequently a specific diagnosis is not easy. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is best suited to demonstrate pattern and size of inflamed muscles. PERFORMANCE: Sensitivity of MRI in showing inflamed muscles is nearly 100%. Specificity, however, is much lower. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In cases of suspected bacterial myositis, sonography may be used to exclude abscess formation prior to MRI for more precise information about inflamed muscles.
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Keywords:
Abscess; Magnetic resonance imaging; Myositis; Myositis ossificans; Sarcoidosis
Authors: Jane Cunningham; Richa Sharma; Anna Kirzner; Sinchun Hwang; Robert Lefkowitz; Daniel Greenspan; Anton Shapoval; David M Panicek Journal: Skeletal Radiol Date: 2016-04-22 Impact factor: 2.199
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