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What is the main difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) on imaging?
What is the main difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) on imaging?
- Presence of bone erosion in RA and mal-alignment in OA (correct)
- Soft tissue swelling in RA and bone erosion in OA
- Mal-alignment due to ligament/tendon disruption in RA and uniform asymmetric joint space loss in OA
- Presence of osteopenia in RA and soft tissue swelling in OA
Which imaging feature is characteristic of psoriatic arthritis?
Which imaging feature is characteristic of psoriatic arthritis?
- Bony bridging (ankylosis) and uniform joint space narrowing
- Mixed erosive and productive features (correct)
- Punched-out lytic lesions and overhanging sclerotic margins
- Soft tissue swelling and ulnar deviation
What distinguishes gout from other arthritic conditions on imaging?
What distinguishes gout from other arthritic conditions on imaging?
- Presence of tophi and punched-out lytic lesions (correct)
- Erosions with overhanging sclerotic margins
- Uniform joint space narrowing next to joints
- Aggressive erosions with soft tissue swelling
Which condition is characterized by the presence of syndesmophytes in the spine?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of syndesmophytes in the spine?
What imaging feature can help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) earlier?
What imaging feature can help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) earlier?
Which type of arthritis presents with overhanging sclerotic margins on imaging?
Which type of arthritis presents with overhanging sclerotic margins on imaging?
What distinguishes septic arthritis from other forms of arthritis?
What distinguishes septic arthritis from other forms of arthritis?
'Bamboo spine' is a characteristic finding in which condition?
'Bamboo spine' is a characteristic finding in which condition?
'Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease' is commonly known as:
'Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease' is commonly known as:
'Triad of pseudogout, chondrocalcinosis, and pyrophosphate arthropathy' is associated with which condition?
'Triad of pseudogout, chondrocalcinosis, and pyrophosphate arthropathy' is associated with which condition?
'Erosive similar to RA but involve DIP joints; MCPs normal' describes which condition?
'Erosive similar to RA but involve DIP joints; MCPs normal' describes which condition?
What is the best imaging modality for looking for bone pathology in OA?
What is the best imaging modality for looking for bone pathology in OA?
Which of the following is NOT a classic x-ray finding for OA?
Which of the following is NOT a classic x-ray finding for OA?
What does ulnar deviation refer to in the context of OA?
What does ulnar deviation refer to in the context of OA?
Which imaging modality is best for looking at synovium in OA?
Which imaging modality is best for looking at synovium in OA?
What is a secondary cause of OA related to metabolic issues?
What is a secondary cause of OA related to metabolic issues?
Which of the following is characteristic of inflammatory arthritis on imaging?
Which of the following is characteristic of inflammatory arthritis on imaging?
What type of bone formation is associated with ankylosing spondylitis on imaging?
What type of bone formation is associated with ankylosing spondylitis on imaging?
What feature differentiates inflammatory arthritis from degenerative arthritis on imaging?
What feature differentiates inflammatory arthritis from degenerative arthritis on imaging?
'Subchondral cysts' are a classic x-ray finding in which joint affected by OA?
'Subchondral cysts' are a classic x-ray finding in which joint affected by OA?
'Buttressing' as seen on imaging is characteristic of OA in which joint?
'Buttressing' as seen on imaging is characteristic of OA in which joint?
'Acetabular cysts' are a classic x-ray finding in OA affecting which joint?
'Acetabular cysts' are a classic x-ray finding in OA affecting which joint?
Which of the following imaging modalities is BEST for evaluating surrounding soft tissues in OA?
Which of the following imaging modalities is BEST for evaluating surrounding soft tissues in OA?
