Skeletal Radiology

, Volume 16, Issue 2, pp 142–145 | Cite as

Ankylosing spondylitis presenting as juxta-articular masses in females

  • Herbert B. Lindsley
  • Arthur A. De Smet
  • James R. Neff
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Abstract

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.

Key words

Spondylitis, ankylosing Ankylosing spondylitis in women Joint erosions Sacroiliitis Juxta-articular masses 

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© International Skeletal Society 1987

Authors and Affiliations

  • Herbert B. Lindsley
    • 1
  • Arthur A. De Smet
    • 2
  • James R. Neff
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Kansas Medical Center, College of Health SciencesKansas CityUSA
  2. 2.Department of Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Kansas Medical Center, College of Health SciencesKansas CityUSA
  3. 3.Department of SurgeryUniversity of Kansas Medical Center, College of Health SciencesKansas CityUSA

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