USE OF MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING IN DIAGNOSING EOSINOPHILIC FASCIITIS - REPORT OF 2 CASES

被引：20

作者：

ALSHAIKH, A

FREEMAN, C

AVRUCH, L

MCKENDRY, RJR

机构：

[1] OTTAWA GEN HOSP, RHEUMAT DIS UNIT, OTTAWA K1H 8L6, ON, CANADA

[2] OTTAWA CIVIC HOSP, OTTAWA K1Y 4E9, ON, CANADA

[3] UNIV OTTAWA, OTTAWA, ON, CANADA

来源：

ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM | 1994年 / 37卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.1002/art.1780371107

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Objective. To determine the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), selection of appropriate biopsy site, and followup of treatment. Methods. MRI was used to examine 2 patients with EF at the time of their initial clinical presentation and after several months of treatment. T2-weighted axial, T2-weighted axial with fat saturation, and T1-weighted axial post-gadolinium with fat saturation scans at 1.5T were obtained. Results. MRI demonstrated hyperintensity within the fascia. This defect resolved with treatment and clinical improvement. Conclusion. MRI is a useful noninvasive tool for diagnosing EF and for monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.

引用

页码：1602 / 1608

页数：7

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