| Literature DB >> 29766247 |
Derk Frederik Matthaus Avenarius1, Charlotte Nusman2,3, Clara Malattia4, Laura Tanturri de Horatio5, Karen Rosendahl6,7, Mario Maas3, Lil-Sofie Ording Müller8.
Abstract
Wrist involvement occurs in about one-quarter of patients diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), increasing to 40% 5 years after diagnosis. The imaging appearances, both for active inflammation and permanent change, differ from those seen in adult rheumatoid arthritis; therefore, a child-specific approach is crucial for correct assessment. In this review article, we provide an update on the current status for imaging wrist JIA, with a focus on evidence-based practice.Entities:
Keywords: Arthritis; Children; Imaging; Protocols; Scoring; Wrist
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29766247 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-4063-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Radiol ISSN: 0301-0449