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A Strongyloides stercoralis infection presenting as arthritis of sternoclavicular joint
2016
Strongyloides stercoralis (S. stercoralis) is a parasite, endemic in tropical, subtropical, and also not rarely in temperate regions, that infects up to 100 million people worldwide [1]. Patients m...
THU0406 ULTRASONOGRAPHIC INVOLVEMENT OF THE ANTERIOR CHEST WALL IN SPONDYLOARTHRITIS, A FIVE YEARS FOLLOW UP STUDY
2019
Background Spondyloarthrits is characterized by inflammatory back pain. Anterior chest wall pain is common and a previous study reported a prevalence a 37% of ultrasonographic lesions of this anatomical region [1]. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate, in patient with Spondyloarthritis, the prevalence of ACW ultrasonographic lesions after a follow up of 5 years and to identify factors associated with the development of new lesions. Methods This a monocentric and prospective study including patients with Spondyloarthritis meeting the ASAS 2009 criteria. Patients were followed during five years. ultrasound B mode and power Doppler examination of the two sternoclavicular joint…