It can be classified according to their configuration , shape , content , and can be described specifically with an anatomical term . “
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the development of osseous and cartilaginous damage .
The correct differentiation between a true erosion and other entities — then often called “ pseudoerosions”—is essential to avoid misdiagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and to correctly interpret the progress of the disease .
The aims of this systematic review were as follows : to create a definition and delineation of the term “ pseudoerosion ” , to point out morphological pitfalls in the interpretation of images , and to report on difficulties arising from choosing different imaging modalities .
MRI and sonography of the shoulder.
We prospect ively evaluated the diagnostic value of sonography and magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) in 24 shoulders in 23 patients with suspected rotator cuff tears using arthrography as gold st and ard . Sonography demonstrated 14 of 15 , MRI 10 of 15 rotator cuff tears , respectively . Sonography diagnosed seven of nine intact rotator cuffs correctly , MRI eight of nine . In a retrospective study we review ed the diagnostic value of sonography and MRI in other pathologies of the shoulder including intra-articular pathology , humeral head and acromioclavicular joint pathology , and calcification . We conclude that with regard to cost and patient compliance , sonography should be the first radiologic examination in suspected rotator cuff tears if performed by an experienced sonographer . MRI is superior in depicting additional pathology and is less operator dependent . It may thus become the method of choice for the evaluation of the rotator cuff and related pathology in the future
It can be classified according to their configuration , shape , content , and can be described specifically with an anatomical term . “
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the development of osseous and cartilaginous damage .
The correct differentiation between a true erosion and other entities — then often called “ pseudoerosions”—is essential to avoid misdiagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and to correctly interpret the progress of the disease .
The aims of this systematic review were as follows : to create a definition and delineation of the term “ pseudoerosion ” , to point out morphological pitfalls in the interpretation of images , and to report on difficulties arising from choosing different imaging modalities .