Utility of Ultrasound and Dual Energy CT in Crystal Disease Diagnosis and Management.
Georgios FilippouTristan PascartAnnaMaria IagnoccoPublished in: Current rheumatology reports (2020)
Both techniques have been included in the classification and diagnostic criteria for gout, while only ultrasound appears in the diagnostic recommendations for CPPD. Regarding the management of the diseases, there is encouraging evidence for the use of both techniques for the follow-up of gout patients, while very few or null data are available for CPPD. Ultrasound has been adequately validated for the diagnosis of CPPD, while some issues have still to be clarified regarding gout. DECT has also demonstrated to be accurate for gout diagnosis, but very few data are available regarding CPPD. Future research should aim to improve the reliability of both techniques and to create scoring systems for a more accurate follow-up of patients.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- dual energy
- magnetic resonance imaging
- uric acid
- computed tomography
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- machine learning
- high resolution
- metabolic syndrome
- big data
- image quality
- clinical practice
- deep learning
- ultrasound guided
- electronic health record
- contrast enhanced
- patient reported
- positron emission tomography