Arthritides: Inflammatory and Degenerative — MCQs

Which of the following represents important radiological differentiating features between psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis?

A middle aged female presents with polyarthritis with elevated rheumatoid factor and ANA levels, which among the following will help you to differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from SLE?

Deformity is most commonly seen in primary osteoarthritis of the knee joint -

In a patient presenting with a painful swollen joint and a history of high uric acid levels, which condition is most likely indicated by this clinical presentation?

Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is false?

Earliest investigation for diagnosis of Ankylosing spondylitis:

The PRIMARY mechanisms that cause increased bone density (sclerosis) on X-ray include: a) Increased thickening of trabeculae b) Fracture & Collapse of cancellous bone c) Defective mineralization d) Myositis ossificans

Which imaging modality is best for evaluating retinoblastoma?

Calcification around the joint is seen in which of the following conditions?

A "cold spot" on bone scintigraphy is seen in all the following conditions except?