Asymptomatic multifocal avascular necrosis, a commonly overlooked finding in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Our research provides further evidence of the high incidence of asymptomatic osteonecrosis in individuals with SLE due to the nature of the disease and the frequent use of high-dose corticosteroids. It underscores the importance of early detection through whole-body SPECT bone scintigraphy and MRI, as well as prompt intervention in order to avert the incapacitating effects of osteonecrosis.
Authors
- Mohammad Nejadhosseinian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7977-5129)
- Esmat Abdollahpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7152-1175)
- Babak Fallahi
- Seyedeh Tahereh Faezi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5828-7556)
- Forough Nadi
- Majid Alikhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6200-5040)
- Leila Aghaghazvini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6565-3518)
Institutions
- University of Tehran (IR)
- Shariati Hospital (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Rheumatology
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-024-00440-4
- Primary Topic
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00