Abstract
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic systemic, inflammatory disease associated with skin psoriasis. PsA may be difficult to assess with clinical examination and blood tests because of its complex and multifaceted clinical presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can visualise all peripheral and axial joints and entheses involved in PsA, and allow the rheumatologist to assess inflammation and structural damage in detail. In the present paper, we provide a brief overview of MRI to diagnose, monitor and prognosticate in PsA in clinical care.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 Suppl 93 |
Pages (from-to) | S66-9 |
ISSN | 0392-856X |
Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2015 |
Keywords
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Disease Progression
- Humans
- Joints
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Prognosis
- Severity of Illness Index