A search to the target tissue in which RA-specific inflammation starts: a detailed MRI study to improve identification of RA-specific features in the phase of clinically suspect arthralgia

Abstract Objective Based on a unique cohort of clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA) patients, we analysed which combinations of MRI features at onset were predictive for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development. This was done to increase our comprehension of locations of RA onset and improve the predict...

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Main Authors: Xanthe M. E. Matthijssen, Fenne Wouters, Debbie M. Boeters, Aleid C. Boer, Yousra J. Dakkak, Ellis Niemantsverdriet, Annette H. M. van der Helm-van Mil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
MRI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-2002-z