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Thoracic Syndesmophytes Commonly Occur in the Absence of Lumbar Syndesmophytes in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Computed Tomography Study

Sovira Tan, Lawrence Yao and Michael M. Ward
The Journal of Rheumatology December 2017, 44 (12) 1828-1832; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.170340
Sovira Tan
From the Intramural Research Program, US National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH); Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Clinical Center, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
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Abstract

Objective. To determine the extent of thoracic involvement with syndesmophytes in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) relative to lumbar involvement.

Methods. We performed thoracolumbar spine computed tomography (CT) and lumbar radiography on 18 patients. We quantitated syndesmophytes in 11 intervertebral disc spaces and related these to the presence of syndesmophytes on lumbar radiographs.

Results. Syndesmophytes were slightly more common in the thoracic than in the lumbar spine and bridging was significantly more common. Thoracic syndesmophytes were universally present in patients without visible lumbar syndesmophytes on either radiographs or CT.

Conclusion. Syndesmophytes predominate in the thoracic spine. Lumbar radiographs underestimate the degree of thoracic involvement.

Key Indexing Terms:
  • ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
  • SYNDESMOPHYTE
  • COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

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  • Supported by the Intramural Research Program, NIAMS, NIH (grant number ZIA-AR-041153); and by the NIH Clinical Center.

  • Accepted for publication June 15, 2017.
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The Journal of Rheumatology Dec 2017, 44 (12) 1828-1832; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.170340
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