Presentation
Morning stiffness of lower back and hips with raised inflammatory markers.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Andersson lesion
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STIR hyperintense signal intensities of disco-vertebral units are noted at T6-T7 and T7-T8 levels.
Similar STIR hyperintense signals of articular ends of both SI joints are noted.
Both hip joints show moderate joint effusion.
Case Discussion
An Andersson lesion is an aseptic spondylodiscitis seen in axial spondyloarthropathy.
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