Exploring contrast-enhanced MRI findings of the clinically non-inflamed symptomatic pediatric wrist.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of the synovial and tenosynovial appearance of the clinically non-arthritic symptomatic juvenile wrist using contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sparse.

Objectives

To analyze contrast-enhanced MRI findings of the clinically non-inflamed symptomatic pediatric wrist, focusing on the enhancing synovial and tenosynovial membrane. To evaluate the coexistent presence of (teno)synovial enhancement, joint fluid, bony depressions and medullary changes suggestive of bone marrow edema.

Materials and methods

We included 20 children (15 girls; age range: 7.5-17.6 years) who underwent contrast-enhanced MRI of the wrist, based on initial clinical indication, and eventually turned out to be unaffected by arthritic or orthopedic disorders. Variou

SUBMITTER: Verkuil F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7445206 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature