Congress:
ECR25
Poster Number:
C-17410
Type:
Poster: EPOS Radiologist (educational)
Authorblock:
P-S. Muntean1, D. R. R. Ban2, M. Racheriu2, I-O. Nastase3, M. Sandu2, F. Grosu2; 1Alba Iulia/RO, 2Sibiu/RO, 3Cisnadie/RO
Disclosures:
Paula-Stefana Muntean:
Author: Collecting information and composing content.
Delia Rodica Rodica Ban:
Consultant: Consultation on the text.
Mihaela Racheriu:
Consultant: Granting access to the hospital database, outlining key topics, and reviewing the text.
Ionut-Octavian Nastase:
Consultant: Consultation on the text.
Mariana Sandu:
Consultant: Consultation on the text.
Florin Grosu:
Consultant: Granting access to the hospital database, outlining key topics, and reviewing the text.
Keywords:
Musculoskeletal bone, Musculoskeletal joint, Musculoskeletal spine, CT, MR, Plain radiographic studies, Complications, Diagnostic procedure, Education, Education and training, Inflammation
In conclusion, the radiological changes and signs of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) reflect the progressive nature of the disease, characterized by inflammatory, structural, and ossific modifications. Early imaging findings include edematous changes, erosions, and sacroiliitis, which can be detected on MRI before becoming evident on X-ray or CT. As the disease advances, osteosclerosis, syndesmophytes, vertebral body squaring, and ligament ossifications it fully outlines the disease profile. [2] [3]
Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing disease progression, helping to guide appropriate management strategies for patients with AS.