Diffusion-weighted imaging versus short tau inversion recovery sequence: Usefulness in detection of active sacroiliitis and early diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.
Chiu Wai Shirley ChanHelen Hoi Lun TsangPhilip Hei LiKam Ho LeeChak Sing LauPui Yan Stella WongHo Yin ChungPublished in: PloS one (2018)
DWI and STIR have similar sensitivity in diagnosing axSpA in early disease. However, the use of DWI is limited by poorer reliability when compared with STIR.
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