Coexistence of ochronosis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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.
Gemignani
G
G
Rheumatic Disease Unit, University of Pisa, Italy.
Olivieri
I
I
Semeria
R
R
Giustarini
S
S
Pasero
G
G
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