Psoriatic Dactylitis: Current Perspectives and New Insights in Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Dactylitis, one of the most typical features of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), is the diffuse swelling of the digits and is determined by the involvement of different anatomic structures, including: the subcutaneous fibrous tissue “accessory pulley” system; flexor tendons, with their related structures; the articular synovium; the small enthesis of the hands. Dactylitis is currently considered both a marker of disease activity and severe prognosis and its importance in PsA is emphasized by the inclusion in the classification criteria of PsA. This review focuses on the role of imaging in the management of PsA patients with dactylitis in clinical practice and in a research setting. Furthermore, imaging could be a valuable tool to assist in unravelling some of the underlying mechanisms of the onset and chronicization of dactylitis in PsA patients.

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Hepatosplenic Sarcoidosis: Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Findings and Implications for Clinical Practice

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2014/926203 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Claudio Tana ◽

Christoph F. Dietrich ◽

Cosima Schiavone

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Conventional Imaging ◽

Granulomatous Disease ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Novel Technique ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Ultrasound Findings

Sarcoidosis is a complex granulomatous disease that affects virtually every organ and tissue, with a prevalence that varies significantly among the sites involved. The role of conventional imaging, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, in the assessment of hepatosplenic sarcoidosis is well established by revealing organ enlargement, multiple discrete nodules, and lymphadenopathy. In this review, we aim to describe contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) findings in liver and spleen involvement by sarcoidosis, reporting evidence from the literature and cases from our experience, after a brief update on safety profile, cost-effectiveness, and clinical indications of this novel technique. Furthermore, we highlight potential advantages of CEUS in assessing hepatosplenic sarcoidosis that may be useful in the clinical practice.

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Determination of the Role of Negative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate in Clinical Practice: Is Biopsy Still Necessary?

Urology ◽

10.1016/j.urology.2016.10.040 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 102 ◽

pp. 190-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Robert S. Wang ◽

Eric H. Kim ◽

Joel M. Vetter ◽

Kathryn J. Fowler ◽

Anup S. Shetty ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Negative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF HEART IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Clinical Practice ◽

10.17816/clinpract4167-71 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 67-71

Author(s):

A Yur'evich Silin ◽

V Nikolaevich Lesnyak

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Literature Review ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Current Role ◽

Mri Diagnosis ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Literature review analyzes the current role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart disease. There are the major indications and contraindications to the use of the method, the possibility of MRI diagnosis in different myocardial and valves pathology.

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