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Vertebral involvement in SAPHO syndrome: MRI findings

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We report on the MRI findings in the vertebrae and surrounding soft tissues in two patients with the SAPHO syndrome (Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, Osteitis). The MRI findings include abnormal bone marrow signal, either focal or diffuse, of the vertebral bodies and posterior elements; hyperintense paravertebral soft tissue swelling and abnormal signal of the intervertebral discs. These changes are consistent with discitis and osteitis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Hôpital Saint-Luc, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, 1058 St. Denis Street, Montreal, QC H2X 3J4, Canada, , , , , , CA

    A. Nachtigal, E. Cardinal & N. J. Bureau

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Saint-Luc, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Québec,Canada, , , , , , CA

    L. G. Sainte-Marie

  3. Department of Pathology, Hôpital Saint-Luc, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Québec,Canada, , , , , , CA

    F. Milette

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Received: 27 July 1998 Revision requested: 14 October 1998 Revision received: 23 November 1998 Accepted: 24 November 1998

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Nachtigal, A., Cardinal, E., Bureau, N. et al. Vertebral involvement in SAPHO syndrome: MRI findings. Skeletal Radiol 28, 163–168 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560050494

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