Mariko Fitzgibbons MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Kira Chow MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sulabha Masih MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) Review the immunologic basis of granulomas 2) Review of the pathogens and immune processes leading to granuloma formation 3) Case-based review of musculoskeletal manifestations of granulomatous disease such as sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, coccidioidomycosis, and epidermal inclusion cysts.  

Discussion will begin with the definition of a granuloma and a discussion of the types of granulomatous disase. This will be a case based presentation of various MSK granulomatous process. Imaging modalities: XR, US, PET/CT, CT, MRI   1) Sarcoidosis Bone marrow, soft tissue changes   2) Atypical Mycobacterial Septic arthritis   3) Tuberulosis Various manifestations including: Dactylitis, osteomyelitis, Pott's disease, soft tissue infections   4) Coccidioidomycosis Septic arthritis, lytic lesions   5) Epidermal inclusion cyst  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008582/14008582_pnvt.pdf

Fitzgibbons, M, Chow, K, Masih, S, MSK Imaging: Manifestations of Granulomatous Disease.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008582.html