Detection of multifocal osteonecrosis in an adolescent with dermatomyositis using whole-body MRI.
Osteonecrosis is a well-recognized complication of corticosteroid use resulting in significant morbidity, often requiring surgical intervention. Whole-body MRI is a promising method that allows imaging of the whole patient in a reasonable time without the use of ionizing radiation. This technique has the potential for evaluating nonmalignant multifocal skeletal disease like osteonecrosis. This case highlights the value of whole-body MR in an adolescent with dermatomyositis who developed multifocal osteonecrosis.
Castro
Tania C M
TC
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua dos Otonis, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. taniacaroline@uol.com.br
Lederman
Henrique
H
Terreri
Maria Teresa A
MT
Kaste
Sue C
SC
Hilario
Maria Odete E
MO
D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D051598:Whole Body Imaging
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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