Imaging of Scleroderma - 24/05/13
, Faye N. Hant, DO, MSCR bRésumé |
Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune condition that affects a variety of organ systems. Knowledge of the imaging features in this patient population is essential in facilitating accurate diagnosis and guiding treatment. Common and rare imaging features of systemic sclerosis are reviewed in this article. Skin, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, and oral imaging are discussed. Conventional radiography, computed tomography of the chest, echocardiography, enterography, scintigraphy, and panorex dental imaging are reviewed. In addition, the evolving applications of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the musculoskeletal and cardiac features of systemic sclerosis are discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Scleroderma, Systemic sclerosis, Radiology, Imaging
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Vol 39 - N° 3
P. 515-546 - août 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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