[Inflammatory muscle diseases (myositis)].

[Inflammatory muscle diseases (myositis)].
Radiologe. 2017 Oct 26;:
Authors: Vahlensieck M
Abstract
CLINICAL ISSUE: Inflammatory muscle diseases are quite heterogeneous and frequently a specific diagnosis is not easy.
STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is best suited to demonstrate pattern and size of inflamed muscles.
PERFORMANCE: Sensitivity of MRI in showing inflamed muscles is nearly 100%. Specificity, however, is much lower.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In cases of suspected bacterial myositis, sonography may be used to exclude abscess formation prior to MRI for more precise information about inflamed muscles.
PMID: 29075870 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - October 26, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Vahlensieck M Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research