Comparison between 2D FSE T2-weighted Dixon MRI and contrast-enhanced 2D FSE and 3D FSPGR T1-weighted Dixon MRI to quantify inflammation in hands of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare two-dimensional (2D) T2-weighted, contrast-enhanced 2D T1-weighted and contrast-enhanced three-dimensional (3D) T1-weighted Dixon MRI sequences to assess disease activity using the RAMRIS scoring system in hands of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five patients (19 women, 6 men; mean age 51.4 years ± 12.

A Rare Complication of Appendicostomy.

The acute appendicitis in a context of Malone appendicostomy complication is very rare but can occur and may be challenging to diagnose due to its unusual position.