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==Overview==
==Overview==
The main MRI finding for a patient with ankylosing spondylitis is [[synovial]] enhancement. MRI is superior to CT in the detection of [[cartilage]], bone erosions, and [[subchondral]] bone changes. An increased T2 signal correlates with edema or vascularized fibrous tissue.


==MRI==
==MRI==
* May have a role in early diagnosis of sacroiliitis
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* Synovial enhancement on MR correlates with disease activity measured by inflammatory mediators
* Superior to CT in detection of cartilage, bone erosions, and [[subchondral]] bone changes
* Increased T2 signal correlates with edema or vascularized fibrous tissue
* Useful in following treatment results in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis
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