ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Hemochromatosis
;
Knee arthropathy
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Plain film radiography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract This study was undertaken to compare plain film radiography and magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of hemochromatosis arthropathy of the knees of ten patients with a biopsy-proven diagnosis. Both modalities enabled visualisation of bony degenerative changes; magnetic resonance imaging enabled additional visualization of deformity of both cartilage and menisci. Magnetic resonance imaging failed reliably to confirm the presence of intra-articular iron in the patients studied. No correlation was observed between synovial fluid magnetic resonance signal values, corresponding serum ferritin levels, or the severity of the observed degenerative changes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00223088
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