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Maryam Gul1, Sadia Moinuddin2, Aisha Alam3
1Department of Rheumatology, Southern California Kaiser Permanente, Lancaster, CA, 93534, USA.
Journal of Thoracic Disease
|November 4, 2020
Summary
Diagnostic imaging is crucial for assessing rheumatic disorders affecting the chest. This review highlights key thoracic imaging findings and the best imaging tests for each rheumatic condition.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Radiology
- Precision Medicine
Background:
- Diagnostic imaging is essential for diagnosing and monitoring thoracic manifestations of rheumatic diseases.
- Precision Medicine relies heavily on imaging for treatment planning and response assessment.
- Various imaging modalities are employed based on the specific structures and conditions involved.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common thoracic imaging findings in rheumatic disorders.
- To identify the optimal imaging test for evaluating specific rheumatic conditions affecting the chest.
- To emphasize the role of imaging in the context of Precision Medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common thoracic imaging findings in rheumatic disorders.
- Discussion of the utility of chest radiography, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
- Focus on identifying the imaging test of choice for particular rheumatic conditions.
Main Results:
- Chest radiographs are effective for initial screening of acute thoracic conditions.
- CT and PET-CT are vital for detailed evaluation of pulmonary and mediastinal rheumatic manifestations.
- MRI and ultrasound are primarily used for cardiovascular, neural, and musculoskeletal assessments.
Conclusions:
- Diagnostic imaging is indispensable for managing thoracic rheumatic disorders.
- Selecting the appropriate imaging modality is critical for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- This review provides a guide to thoracic imaging in rheumatic diseases for enhanced patient care.
Keywords:
Rheumatologygiant cell arteritis (GCA)granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)radiologyrheumatoid arthritissarcoidosisMore Related Videos
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