MRI of the Rheumatic Spine A Case-Based Atlas
Inflammatory pathology of the spine is an underestimated, but widespread condition among the population. This atlas shares essential information and case studies on key aspects of MRI for rheumatic inflammatory lesions of the osteoarticular structures of
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MRI of the Rheumatic Spine
Paola D’Aprile • Alfredo Tarantino
MRI of the Rheumatic Spine A Case-Based Atlas Second Edition
Paola D’Aprile Radiology - Neuroradiology Section San Paolo Hospital Bari Italy
Alfredo Tarantino Radiology - Neuroradiology Section San Paolo Hospital Bari Italy
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Foreword to the Second Edition
It’s my pleasure to write a foreword for this new edition of the text-atlas edited by Dr. Paola D’Aprile and Dr. Alfredo Tarantino. Imaging of rheumatologic diseases still relies on plain radiography, but has also evolved to the early detection of changes induced by diseases and to activity monitoring by ultrasound and MR imaging. Despite this, there is still a need of narrowing the gap between the increasing complexity of questions raised by the clinicians and the deepening of radiological investigation. This case-based atlas strengthens this common pathway through an up-to-date classification of rheumatic diseases and an accurate description of pathogenetic aspects and treatment options from both clinical and radiological point of view. Each case is presented with exhaustive clinical history, very well chosen and reproduced images, and final diagnosis and comments on the presented images with summarizing pertinent data. In this new edition, a new chapter is dedicated to Rheumatoid Arthritis which has changed fundamentally wi
