The use of MRI in early inflammatory arthritis

Author(s):
Nieuwenhuis, W.P.
Published
2018
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Studies in this thesis focused on the use of MRI in

patients with early inflammatory arthritis. Studies were focused on: the

diagnostic value of MRI, predictive value of MRI findings for the development

of erosions, associations between age and MRI findings, the use of MRI for the development of new disease activity scores and patient reported outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

RheumatologyMRIRheumatoid ArthritisImagingTenosynovitisBone marrow edemaSynovitisErosionDiagnosis
Defense date
2018-09-11
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Helm- van Mil, A.H.M. van der; Huizinga, T.W.J.
Advisor(s)
Reijnierse, M.
Committee member(s)
Heijde, D.M.F.M. van der; Lelieveldt, B.P.F.; Laken, J. van der; Oei, E.H.G.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/65382
ISBN(s)
9789493014244