P3 RADIOLOGY Flashcards
1
Q
early changes seen in RA
A
soft tissue swelling
joint swelling narrowing
periarticular osteopenia
2
Q
late changes seen in RA
A
periarticular erosions
joint destruction
3
Q
what features can you identify
what is your diagnosis
A
MC joint are mainly affected
bone erosions
Osteopenia
4
Q
what features can you identify
A
advanced changes :
- deformity
- almost joint destruction
- erosions
5
Q
what feature can you identify
A
joint space narrowing
6
Q
Diagnose the X-ray on the left
A
RA
7
Q
Diagnose the X-ray on the right
A
degenrative osteoarthritis
8
Q
identify the deviations you can see
A
severe ulnar deviation of fingers
radial deviation of the wrist
9
Q
describe what can you see
A
- asymmetric periarticular erosions
- soft tissue mass»_space; tophus
- overhanging edge at the site of erosion
10
Q
which machinery is used
What can you identify
A
MRI
soft tissue swelling & MCP erosions
