Review article

The role of magnetic resonance imaging in seronegative spondyloarthritides

Maja Prutki ; Clinical Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Kristina Potočki ; Clinical Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Đurđica Babić-Naglić ; Clinic for Rheumatic Diseases and Rehabilitation, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ranka Štern Padovan ; Clinical Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Nadica Laktašić-Žerjavić ; Clinic for Rheumatic Diseases and Rehabilitation, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Seronegative spondyloarthritides (SpA) is a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases characterized by inflammation of the sacroiliac joints and/or the spine, enthesitis and peripheral arthritis. MRI is the imaging method of choice for visualization of the sacroiliac joint and spine according to the new ASAS classification criteria for axial SpA. It can visualize both active inflammation and structural damage and is not associated with radiation exposure. MRI findings characteristic for active disease include bone marrow edema and contrast enhancement of the bone marrow and the joint space, while chronic changes include bone erosions, sclerosis, periarticular fatty tissue accumulation, bone spurs and ankylosis. MRI has higher sensitivity comparing to other radiological modalities. MRI is the most important diagnostic imaging method in early SpA. It is sensitive and reliable for objective monitoring of the disease process and it is essential in the management of patients with SpA.

Keywords

seronegative spondyloarthritides; MRI

Hrčak ID:

124408

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/124408

Publication date:

20.10.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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