Radiologic investigation of rheumatic diseases.
Extensive evidence now supports the increasing role of all the cross-sectional imaging modalities, but especially MRI and sonography, in investigating rheumatic disease. CT plays a more limited role because of its need for radiation and its relatively poorer soft tissue contrast. MRI provides exquisite detail of all joint and periarticular soft tissues, which can be used to provide earlier and more accurate diagnosis and follow-up of inflammatory arthritides. The application of these techniques should enable better-targeted therapy and evaluation of potential complications.
Babyn
Paul
P
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, and Department of Medical Imaging University of Toronto, Fitzgerald Building, 150 College Street, Room 112, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada. paul.babyn@sickkids.on.ca
Doria
Andrea S
AS