Blurring and irregularity of the subchondral cortex in pediatric sacroiliac joints on T1 images: incidence of normal findings that can mimic erosions.

Nele HerregodsRobert G W LambertEva SchiettecatteJoke DehoorneThomas RensonFrederiek LalooThomas Van Den BergheLennart B O JansJacob L Jaremko

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2021)

Understanding the normal MRI appearance of the developing sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is necessary to distinguish physiologic findings from disease. At least two-thirds (65%) of normal pediatric SIJ showed at least one feature that is a component of the adult definition of SIJ erosions, risking over-diagnosis of sacroiliitis.

Keyphrases

deep learning
magnetic resonance imaging
machine learning
convolutional neural network
childhood cancer
optical coherence tomography
computed tomography