Ankylosing spondylitis presenting as juxta-articular masses in females

Juxta-articular inflammatory masses, sternomanubrial or sternoclavicular, were noted in two women who were subsequently found to have ankylosing spondylitis. The differential diagnosis of juxta-articular masses should include systemic rheumatic disorders as well as tumor or infection.

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 1987-02, Vol.16 (2), p.142-145
Main Authors: LINDSLEY, H. B, DE SMET, A. A, NEFF, J. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Humans
Inflammatory joint diseases
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiography
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - diagnostic imaging
Sternoclavicular Joint - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Juxta-articular inflammatory masses, sternomanubrial or sternoclavicular, were noted in two women who were subsequently found to have ankylosing spondylitis. The differential diagnosis of juxta-articular masses should include systemic rheumatic disorders as well as tumor or infection.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/BF00367763