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CT detection of wrist bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis.

Authors :
Yu W
Xie YZ
Jiang M
Zheng WF
Wang LH
Wang YZ
Xing SZ
Source :
Chinese medical journal [Chin Med J (Engl)] 1993 Jul; Vol. 106 (7), pp. 509-13.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

A correlative radiographic and CT study of the wrists of 30 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was reported. The results showed that sensitivity of CT in detecting wrist erosion is superior to that of conventional radiograph. Accordingly, wrist CT scanning is useful for early diagnosis of RA.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Aged
Arthritis, Rheumatoid pathology
Carpal Bones pathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Arthritis, Rheumatoid diagnostic imaging
Carpal Bones diagnostic imaging
Wrist Joint diagnostic imaging

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0366-6999
Volume :
106
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chinese medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8243122

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