Intérêt de l'imagerie par résonance magnétique dans l'évaluation de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde [Interest of magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatoid arthritis]

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serval:BIB_4D11D35AC06F
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Intérêt de l'imagerie par résonance magnétique dans l'évaluation de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde [Interest of magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatoid arthritis]
Journal
Revue médicale suisse
Author(s)
Theumann N., Berner I.C., Dudler J.
ISSN
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
03/2005
Volume
1
Number
10
Pages
670-673
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article ; Review - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the best imaging method in early detection and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There are other imaging methods available as ultrasound, scintigraphy, computed tomography and plain radiography for imaging RA but MRI provides the best sensitivity in detecting inflammatory changes in the joints. MRI shows the best intra and interobserver reliability and low variation between repetitive examinations. MRI has shown the best visualisation and the greater sensitivity to detect erosion in early RA, compared to standard radiography. The use of a contrast agent further increases the sensitivity in detecting erosions and differentiate synovial proliferation from fluid collections. Otherwise, intraossous cyst, tenosynovitis, bone marrow edema, that are concomitant manifestations of the disease, are best imaged by MRI. MRI assists in the early detection of rheumatoid arthritis, which allows earlier initiation of treatment.
Keywords
Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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