title: Early radiologic signs of rheumatic disease.
abstract: The radiographic manifestations of rheumatic disease are varied. Proper interpretation of the observed roentgen abnormalities requires knowledge of the underlying pathogenesis and characteristic distribution of the disease. With this knowledge the physician may provide accurate and early diagnosis in many patients with arthritis.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D006073:Gout / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate