Magnetic resonance imaging of septic arthritis.
Septic arthritis is a disabling and life-threatening disease that requires early diagnosis for optimal outcome. Although traditionally a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, some patients may be misdiagnosed and referred for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Therefore, radiologists need to be aware of the MR imaging findings of septic arthritis, its complications, and diagnostic pitfalls.
Department of Radiology, USC University Hospital, 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. tlearch@hotmail.com
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D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging