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01-01-2009 | Case Report

Axial sarcoidosis mimicking radiographic sacroiliitis

Authors: Omer Binicier, Ismail Sari, Gercek Sen, Fatos Onen, Nurullah Akkoc, Metin Manisali, Servet Akar

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

Involvement of the axial skeleton in sarcoidosis is a rare condition. Herein we report a case with an extensive axial sarcoidosis whose plain radiographs were non-informative. The present case suggested that osseous lesions on sacrum and iliac bones might cause misdiagnosis of sacroiliitis in plain radiographs and advanced imaging may be necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. Our case also underscores the importance of magnetic resonance imaging in selection of a suitable biopsy site to establish diagnosis.

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Title: Axial sarcoidosis mimicking radiographic sacroiliitis
Authors: Omer Binicier
Ismail Sari
Gercek Sen
Fatos Onen
Nurullah Akkoc
Metin Manisali
Servet Akar
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Rheumatology International / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-008-0677-6

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