High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography for the assessment of acro-osteolysis and calcinosis in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Frederik Cosedis EnevoldsenJosephine TherkildsenRasmus Klose-JensenAmanda Lynggaard ElkjærEsben Uggerby NæserRikke Fuglsang KlicmanKatja Thorup AaenKlaus Henrik SøndergaardEllen-Margrethe Hauge

Published in: Joint bone spine (2024)

HR-pQCT allowed precise and reliable classification and grading of acro-osteolysis and acral calcinosis. The modality could prove helpful for detecting and monitoring these lesions as well as facilitating early diagnosis and guide treatment of these patients.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
high resolution
computed tomography
interstitial lung disease
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
machine learning
magnetic resonance imaging
deep learning
prognostic factors
mass spectrometry
combination therapy
contrast enhanced