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New Perspectives on Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis by Imaging Techniques
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarbu, Mihaela Ionela Sarbu, Nicolae Ene, Doriana Cristea Corche, Daniela Baz, Radu Negru, Dragos Nechita, Aurel Fotea, Silvia Anghel, Lucretia Tatu, Alin Laurentiu |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Journal: Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews Abstract: Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can lead to severe functional impairment and irreversible damage. The diagnosis can be difficult in early cases where the clinical exam is often scarce. The lack of a serological biomarker can lead to a considerable delay in diagnosis. In this review, we discuss the existent imaging methods that have improved the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The degree and type of musculoskeletal involvement cannot be assessed by only one imaging method. We think that a combination of methods is the best approach to evaluate both structural damage and inflammatory lesions and that ultrasound (US) could be the best tool to screen a patient when considering the diagnosis of PsA. US is an accessible, non-ionizing technique that offers information regarding active inflammation in joints, entheses, and soft tissues. |
| Related Links | https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=77007 |
| Ending Page | 352 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| Starting Page | 343 |
| ISSN | 1179156X |
| e-ISSN | 1179156X |
| DOI | 10.2147/oarrr.s331859 |
| Journal | Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews |
| Volume Number | ume 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2021-12-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews Psoriatic Arthritis Imaging Methods Structural Damage |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Rheumatology |
