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  • 1From the Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montréal, Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC, Canada H2L 4M1 (V.F.); and Departments of Radiology B (R.B., R.C., E.P., J.L.D., H.G.) and Rheumatology A (M.E., J.A., Y.A.), Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.

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Ultrasonography (US) effectively detects hand abnormalities in systemic sclerosis (SSc), including synovitis, tenosynovitis, calcinosis, and acroosteolysis. US demonstrates high sensitivity for identifying calcinosis and acroosteolysis in SSc patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis, vascular abnormalities, and immune dysregulation.
  • Hand involvement is common in SSc, leading to significant morbidity and functional impairment.
  • Accurate assessment of SSc-related hand changes, such as calcinosis and acroosteolysis, is crucial for disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize ultrasonographic (US) features in the hands of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • To evaluate the sensitivity of US in detecting calcinosis and acroosteolysis in SSc patients.
  • To compare US findings with radiography for these specific conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 44 consecutive patients with SSc and 30 healthy controls.
  • Bilateral ultrasonography (US) with Doppler assessment of wrists, hands, and fingers.
  • Radiography of both hands was performed for comparison of calcinosis and acroosteolysis detection.

Main Results:

  • US identified synovitis in 39% and tenosynovitis in 27% of SSc patients; a layered tenosynovitis pattern was observed in 41%.
  • US detected calcinosis in 39% of patients with 89% sensitivity and acroosteolysis in 20% with 90% sensitivity.
  • Distal vascularization was noted in 59% of SSc patients, significantly less than in controls (100%).

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonography is a sensitive tool for assessing various hand features in systemic sclerosis.
  • US effectively detects calcinosis and acroosteolysis, complementing radiographic findings.
  • The study highlights the utility of US in the comprehensive evaluation of SSc hand involvement.