Abstract
OBJECTIVE: A systematic literature review was performed to document published magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesion definitions and scoring systems for enthesitis in spondyloarthritis (SpA).
METHODS: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for original publications involving adult patients with SpA undergoing MRI of axial/peripheral joints. Selected articles were assessed for quality using a standardized assessment tool and metric indices.
RESULTS: Considering the heterogeneous design, quality, and outcome measures of studies, statistical data pooling was considered inappropriate. A qualitative narrative of results was undertaken based on study designs.
CONCLUSION: Lack of a comprehensive, validated score warrants additional research to develop an MRI enthesitis scoring system. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42018090537.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Rheumatology |
Vol/bind | 46 |
Udgave nummer | 9 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1207-1214 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0315-162X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - sep. 2019 |