On the nature and significance of bony proliferation in" rheumatoid variant" disorders
D Resnick, G Niwayama - American Journal of …, 1977 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
D Resnick, G Niwayama
American Journal of Roentgenology, 1977•Am Roentgen Ray SocRadiographic and pathologic abnormalities of the peripheral joints in a cadaver with
ankylosing spondylitis are described. Bony proliferation about involved articulations is is
characteristic of all" rheumatoid variant" disorders and results from subchondral bony
hyperplasia and periosteal new bone formation. Such proliferation may be related to the
presence of the histocompatibility antigen B27 in these diseases.
ankylosing spondylitis are described. Bony proliferation about involved articulations is is
characteristic of all" rheumatoid variant" disorders and results from subchondral bony
hyperplasia and periosteal new bone formation. Such proliferation may be related to the
presence of the histocompatibility antigen B27 in these diseases.
Radiographic and pathologic abnormalities of the peripheral joints in a cadaver with ankylosing spondylitis are described. Bony proliferation about involved articulations is is characteristic of all "rheumatoid variant" disorders and results from subchondral bony hyperplasia and periosteal new bone formation. Such proliferation may be related to the presence of the histocompatibility antigen B27 in these diseases.
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