Abstract
Article: The Role of Ultrasound in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Narrative Review From an Imaging Perspective
Authors: Robert S. Dima, BMRSc, CRGS, DMS, and Priya Appea, BMRSc, CRGS
Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “The Role of Ultrasound in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Narrative Review From an Imaging Perspective,” you will be able to:
Define juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Identify the important role ultrasound plays in imaging JIA
Understand the limitations for using musculoskeletal ultrasound in the pediatric population
According to Figure 1, how many articles were selected for reading in full?
A. 122 B. 150 C. 53 D. 26
Which ultrasound parameter has been reported to have excellent sensitivity for detecting actively inflamed synovium?
A. Color Doppler B. Power Doppler C. Pulsed-wave Doppler D. M-mode
The irregular appearance of the ossification centers of bones in children can be mistaken for which pathology?
A. Cortical erosions B. Effusion C. Synovial hyperemia D. Thinning of the articular cartilage
Which pathology is demonstrated in Figure 2?
A. Tenosynovitis B. Synovial hypertrophy C. Bony erosion D. Joint effusion
What is the term for inflammation of the tendon-bone junction?
A. Joint effusion B. Tenosynovitis C. Synovial hypertrophy D. Enthesitis
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