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[Andersson's phenomenon in HLA-B27 negative ankylosing spondylitis]
R Bocchini1, M G Genovese, G P Cavallotti
1Istituto di Radiodiagnostica, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Torino.
Minerva Medica
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) and conventional radiography were compared in a case of HLA-B27 negative ankylosing spondylitis. CT offers superior evaluation of anatomic alterations compared to radiography.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedics
- Immunology
Background:
- Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine.
- Human Leukocyte Antigen B27 (HLA-B27) is a genetic marker associated with ankylosing spondylitis, though not universally present.
- Accurate assessment of anatomic alterations is crucial for managing the disease.