Abstract Number: 220 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Asymptomatic Myocardial Ischemic Disease In Takayasu’s Arteritis: Detection By Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Background/Purpose: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) may affected myocardium and caused coronary stenosis. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and pattern of myocardial…Abstract Number: 221 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Detection Of Cerebral Microvascular Lesions In Patients With Acute Phase Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus By 7Tesla MRI
Background/Purpose: The cerebral microvascular lesions of patients with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) have not been fully elucidated. The 7Tesla MR scanner has high image…Abstract Number: 222 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison Of Whole Body Versus Targeted Magnetic Resonance Imaging For Assessing Disease Activity and Damage In Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Background/Purpose: In the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) MRI imaging is traditionally focused on the proximal upper or lower extremities. Whole body MRI (WBMRI) is a…Abstract Number: 223 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Predictors For Subcutaneous Power Doppler Signals Detected By Ultrasound in Hands Of Scleroderma Patients
Clinical Predictors for subcutaneous Power Doppler signals detected by ultrasound in scleroderma patients Background/Purpose: Skin thickening in scleroderma was demonstrated previously in US studies, although…Abstract Number: 224 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Evaluation Of Joints, Tendons and Subcutaneous Tissue Of Hands In 74 Scleroderma Patients
Background/Purpose: A previous ultrasound study of the hands in scleroderma (SSC) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), found mild inflammatory changes in the tendons and joints of…Abstract Number: 225 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cardiovascular Involvement In Erdheim-Chester Disease: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study On Seven Patients
Background/Purpose: Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langherans form of histiocytosis, characterized by xanthomatous or xanthogranulomatous infiltration of tissues by foamy histiocytes, surrounded by fibrosis.…Abstract Number: 226 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Omeract Definitions For The Sonographic Appearance Of The Normal Pediatric Joint
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) has significant potential in the assessment of disease activity and early structural damage in childhood arthritides. In order to assess pathology,…Abstract Number: 227 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quantitative Image Analysis Of Articular Involvement In Blau Syndrome By Radiographic Calpal Length and Ultrasound Assessment
Background/Purpose: Blau syndrome (Blau) is a rare auto-inflammatory disease, and it has now been shown to be caused by NOD2/CARD15 gene mutations. Clinical features of…Abstract Number: 228 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Composition and Structure Of Calcifications In Juvenile Dermatomyositis Differs From Calcified Aortic Valves Removed From Adults Without JDM
Background/Purpose: Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is a systemic vasculopathy, primarily involving the micro vasculature. Soft tissue calcification occurs in 15-30% of cases, and is associated with…Abstract Number: 229 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Positron Emission Tomography Assessment Of Children With Systemic-Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (s-JIA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder manifesting spiking fever, rheumatoid rash, and arthritis. The onset is nonspecific, and may be…Abstract Number: 230 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An Examination Of Shoulder Pain Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Older People
Background/Purpose: Shoulder pain is a common problem in the general population and can cause significant difficulties with activities of daily living. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…Abstract Number: 231 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Variable Imaging Characteristics Identified By Point-Of-Care Ultrasound For Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain that has been typically attributed to trochanteric bursitis. It encompasses a spectrum…Abstract Number: 232 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Can Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Examination (MSUS) Predict Outcome In Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS)? A Prospective Blinded Study
Background/Purpose: Steroid injection and active physiotherapy are the two standard conservative therapies used to treat SIS and the outcome from these two treatments varies depending…Abstract Number: 233 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Patellar Cartilage and Triangular Fibrocartilage In Patients With Familial Benign Hypercalcemia
Background/Purpose: Familial benign hypercalcemia (FBH) is a rare autosomal dominant disease that is caused by a mutation in calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) genes and characterised…Abstract Number: 234 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Power Doppler Modalities Of 5 Ultrasound Machines Perform Very Differently, Ascertained By a Microvessel Flow Phantom
Background/Purpose: In many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) subclinical disease activity can be detected with ultrasound (US), especially using power Doppler US (PDUS).[1-3] However, in…