Magnetic resonance imaging of the foot. Rheumatologic disorders mimicking osteomyelitis.
The authors highlight the importance of close clinical and radiologic correlation in patients with either known rheumatologic conditions or with increased risk factors for rheumatoid arthritides. Some rheumatoid conditions may mimic osteomyelitis.
Jelinek
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Department of Radiology, Washington Hospital Center, DC 20010, USA.
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Kominsky
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Schultz
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006073:Gout / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012218:Rheumatoid Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis*