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Topic - Dx: SERONEGATIVE SPONDYLARTHROPATHIES :: Search Icon

History

Age: 34 :: Gender: man

Patient History

Patient presents with chronic low back pain, atraumatic. Otherwise healthy. No weight loss.

Exam


Physical Exam and Laboratory

PE:
Vital signs are normal.
Back: No radiculopathy. 5/5 muscle strength, all muscle groups. No sensory neuropraxia.

Caption


Lateral :: XR - Plain Film :: ACR Code: 4.2

Seronegative Spondylarthropathies

No manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis in the spine... yet.

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Findings


Summary of Findings

Fused SI joints, bilateral and symmetric.

Diffferential


Differential Diagnosis

1) Ankylosing spondylitis
2) Reiter's
3) Psoriatic Spondylarthropathy
4) Enteropathic Spondylarthropathy
5) DJD with bridging osteophytes

Diagnosis


Case Diagnosis

Dx: SERONEGATIVE SPONDYLARTHROPATHIES


Dx Confirmed by: Radiographic findings

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Followup


Followup and Treatment

Anklosing spondylitis - see Factoid

Discussion


Discussion for this Patient

Ankylosing spondylitis - see Factoid

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TF Case Contributor Credits
Submitted by: Laura N Modzelewski - Author Info
Case/Image Editor: Philip A Dinauer - Editor Info
Case Accepted: :: Revised: :: Submitted:
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