Comparison of characteristics of muscle magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis and polyarteritis nodosa.

Haruyasu ItoKen YoshidaTakeshi FukudaKentaro NodaTaro UkichiDaitaro Kurosaka

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2024)

Muscle MRI can detect small- to medium-vessel vasculitis and be a valuable tool for distinguishing between patients with AAV and PAN experiencing clinical symptoms in the extremities.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
skeletal muscle
computed tomography
diffusion weighted imaging
gene therapy
soft tissue
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity