Abstract Number: 1546 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiography of the Fingers’ Joints of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and conventional radiography are the leading imaging modalities for musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment in PsA. However, little is reported…Abstract Number: 1936 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prospective Analysis of Flow Velocity of the Central Retinal Artery in Newly Diagnosed Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis with Visual Symptoms and Controls
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in patients aged 50 years and older.1 Visual symptoms as amaurosis and…Abstract Number: 0317 • ACR Convergence 2020
Axial Involvement in Psoriatic Arthritis in a Comprehensive Rapid Diagnosis Program (Reuma-check PsA). Analysis of Its Characteristics
Background/Purpose: To date, there is no consensus that allows an appropriate definition of axial involvement in PsA, that ranges between 25 to 70%. To estimate…Abstract Number: 1251 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessing the Construct Validity of the Novel OMERACT Ultrasound Scoring System for Salivary Glands Target Lesions by Comparison with MRI in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome – An OMERACT Ultrasound Working Group Exercise
Background/Purpose: Imaging techniques such as salivary gland ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are able to diagnose primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) patients with high sensitivity…Abstract Number: 1549 • ACR Convergence 2020
Joint Damage and Malalignment Determine Articular Tenderness More Than Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Osteoarthritis in Established Disease
Background/Purpose: To determine whether clinical tenderness can be considered a sign of inflammatory joint activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) or psoriatic…Abstract Number: 1938 • ACR Convergence 2020
Risk for Vision Loss and Relapse in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) involves both the cranial and large vessels. Studies have shown that while the vision loss rates are higher, the relapse…Abstract Number: 0420 • ACR Convergence 2020
Prospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Giant Cell Arteritis in Consecutive Newly Diagnosed Patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of systemic vasculitis affecting people aged 50 years and older.1 Although it is known, that…Abstract Number: 1252 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound-guided Parotid Gland Biopsy in Cadavers Performed by Rheumatologists – an OMERACT Ultrasound Working Group Study
Background/Purpose: With the diagnostic capability of the parotid gland biopsy similar to minor salivary gland biopsy in Sjögren’s syndrome, the parotid gland biopsy may also…Abstract Number: 1550 • ACR Convergence 2020
Change in Tophus Size Measured with Dual-energy CT and Ultrasound: A 1-year Multicenter Follow-up Study
Background/Purpose: Dual-Energy computed tomography (DECT) and ultrasound are the two techniques able to identify and measure monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition, and both are considered…Abstract Number: 1939 • ACR Convergence 2020
Definitions and Reliability Assessment of Chronic Ultrasound Lesions of the Axillary Artery in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Study from the OMERACT Large Vessel Vasculitis Ultrasound Working Group
Background/Purpose: The OMERACT Ultrasound (US) large vessel vasculitis task force has recently defined the US appearance of normal axillary arteries (AA) and the key elementary…Abstract Number: 0446 • ACR Convergence 2020
Novel Ultrasound Image Acquisition Protocol and Scoring System for the Pediatric Ankle
Background/Purpose: The clinical decision-making process in pediatric arthritis lacks an objective, reliable bedside imaging tool. Although increasingly used for children, there is a need for…Abstract Number: 1331 • ACR Convergence 2020
Carotid Ultrasound Findings in Psoriatic Arthritis: A Case-control Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The carotid ultrasound, which measures both carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and…Abstract Number: 1551 • ACR Convergence 2020
Rapid Effect of Tofacitinib in Reducing US Joint and Tendon Inflammatory Lesions of RA Patients: Data from a 24 Weeks Longitudinal Study
Background/Purpose: To explore the effects of tofacitinib (Tofa) on US lesions in a consecutive series of patients with active RA MTX and/or bioDMARDs -IR. Methods: In…Abstract Number: 1942 • ACR Convergence 2020
Analysis of Vasculitis Patterns in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis Compared to Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Background/Purpose: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) often coexist.1 The role of modern ultrasound (US) in diagnosis of GCA as well as PMR…Abstract Number: 0481 • ACR Convergence 2020
Subclinical Synovitis in Arthralgia: How Often Does It Result in Clinical Arthritis? A Longitudinal Study to Reflect on Starting Points for DMARD Treatment
Background/Purpose: According to guidelines, clinical arthritis is mandatory for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in the absence of clinical synovitis, imaging-detected subclinical synovitis is increasingly…
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