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Hi!
I have spondyloarthritis from last 3 years. My recent MRi report states that there are fat replacement in the SI joints. What does this mean? Is it something to worry about? I am unable to find any results for this in the net also.
I have spondyloarthritis from last 3 years. My recent MRi report states that there are fat replacement in the SI joints. What does this mean? Is it something to worry about? I am unable to find any results for this in the net also.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there!
Aside being normal in some cases, few drugs, chronic infections, radiation, demineralization, increased age, a few hormonal/ endocrine disorders etc. can cause similar changes. Similar appearance can also be caused due to issues that interfere with signal intensity on the MRI.
Hope this is useful.
Take care!
Aside being normal in some cases, few drugs, chronic infections, radiation, demineralization, increased age, a few hormonal/ endocrine disorders etc. can cause similar changes. Similar appearance can also be caused due to issues that interfere with signal intensity on the MRI.
Hope this is useful.
Take care!
Thank you doctor for your reply. I want to know one more thing. What are the non-specific conditions related with fat replacement of the SI joints?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there!
The MRI probably refers to ‘marrow fat replacement’ which is a common association of spondyloarthropathies along with bone marrow edema, joint erosions, and ankylosis; though it may be seen in a few normal individuals as well as a few non-specific conditions.
Hope this was helpful.
Take care!
The MRI probably refers to ‘marrow fat replacement’ which is a common association of spondyloarthropathies along with bone marrow edema, joint erosions, and ankylosis; though it may be seen in a few normal individuals as well as a few non-specific conditions.
Hope this was helpful.
Take care!
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