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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Suspected psoriatic arthritis

Recommended: X-ray hands / feet + MRI for early disease is the preferred imaging study for suspected psoriatic arthritis. DIP involvement, 'pencil-in-cup' deformity, periostitis.

Recommended study

X-ray hands / feet + MRI for early disease

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

DIP involvement, 'pencil-in-cup' deformity, periostitis. MRI for enthesitis and dactylitis.

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