RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyImaging of crystal deposition diseasehttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2012/08/Articles/AR_08-12_Tehranzadeh/Imaging-of-crystal-deposition-disease.aspx<p>A number of crystals are associated with joint diseases, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important diagnostic tool for the evaluation of crystal deposition diseases affecting soft tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints. In this article, the authors focus on the key MRI features used to analyze disease size, soft tissue signal characteristics, arthritic changes, as well as the etiology and common locations of these diseases.</p>Monday, 06 Aug 2012 13:52:33 GMT