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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no CT scan findings associated with psoriasis involving the [[skin]] | There are no CT scan findings associated with psoriasis involving the [[skin]], though a [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] may be used to evaluate the [[spine|spinal column]] in cases of psoriatic arthritis. | ||
==CT scan== | ==CT scan== | ||
=== CT scan in psoriatic arthritis === | === CT scan in psoriatic arthritis === | ||
[[ | In cases of psoriatic arthritis, a [[CT scan]] involving the [[spine]] or [[Sacroiliac joint|sacroiliac joints]] may reveal the following abnormalities:<ref name="pmid23493653">{{cite journal |vauthors=Sankowski AJ, Lebkowska UM, Cwikła J, Walecka I, Walecki J |title=Psoriatic arthritis |journal=Pol J Radiol |volume=78 |issue=1 |pages=7–17 |year=2013 |pmid=23493653 |pmc=3596149 |doi=10.12659/PJR.883763 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* [[Joint (anatomy)|Joint]] erosions | * [[Joint (anatomy)|Joint]] erosions | ||
* [[Synovitis]] | * [[Synovitis]] | ||
[[Image:Psor_ct2.gif|300px|center|frame|'''Joint erosion seen in left sacroiliac joint in psoriatic arthritis''', courtesy of slideshare.net]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Overview
There are no CT scan findings associated with psoriasis involving the skin, though a CT scan may be used to evaluate the spinal column in cases of psoriatic arthritis.
CT scan
CT scan in psoriatic arthritis
In cases of psoriatic arthritis, a CT scan involving the spine or sacroiliac joints may reveal the following abnormalities:[1]
References
- ↑ Sankowski AJ, Lebkowska UM, Cwikła J, Walecka I, Walecki J (2013). "Psoriatic arthritis". Pol J Radiol. 78 (1): 7–17. doi:10.12659/PJR.883763. PMC 3596149. PMID 23493653.