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Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez1, Grammatina Boitsios2, Miriana Rosaria Petrera3
1Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, 2 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand; Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, Building 501-002, 85 Park Road, Grafton, New Zealand; Department of Radiology, IMSKE, Calle Suiza, 11, València 46024, Spain.
Abstract:
The purpose of this review is to present an approach to differential diagnosis based on the particular features of involvement of the most common rheumatological conditions focused on anatomic location (by joint). The most common radiological signs and how they are demonstrated in different modalities, as well as the typical patterns of involvement are analyzed, with the aim to facilitate the differential diagnosis. Early and adequate adjustment of treatment has an effect on outcome, and on this basis, early diagnosis and characterization are paramount to appropiately manage patients.
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