title: Coexistence of ochronosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
abstract: We describe a 65-year-old woman with ochronosis and ankylosing spondylitis. The coexistence of these 2 diseases has not previously been described. Differential radiological features of these conditions, which share some resemblances from the clinical point of view, are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatic Disease Unit, University of Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gemignani
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Olivieri
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Semeria
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Giustarini
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pasero
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009794:Ochronosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology