Ankylosing spondylitis with bamboo spine and dagger sign
Diagnosis almost certain
Updates to Case Attributes
Age
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The findings of xray in a 40 Y/O male with back pain and stiffnessx-ray are consistent of ankylosing spondylitis.
-<p>The findings of xray in a 40 Y/O male with back pain and stiffness are consistent of <a title="Ankylosing spondylitis" href="/articles/ankylosing-spondylitis">ankylosing spondylitis.</a></p>- +<p>The findings of x-ray are consistent of <a href="/articles/ankylosing-spondylitis">ankylosing spondylitis</a>.</p>
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Caption
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Lumbar spine
Findings
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There is typical appearance of bamboo spine with a a single central radiodense line related to ossification of supraspinous and interspinous ligaments which is called dagger sign. Ankylosing is detectable in both sacroiliac joints.
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Image X-ray (Frontal) ( update )
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