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Ankylosing spondylitis

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Back and pelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 36
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is sclerotic change with almost complete fusion of the sacroiliac joints bilaterally, in keeping with grade IV sacroiliitis bilaterally. Syndesmophyte formation of the lumbar spine.

Case Discussion

Known case of ankylosing spondylitis demonstrating:

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