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Crohn's disease with sacroiliac joint ankylosis

Case contributed by: Dr Andrew Dixon

Presentation:

Acute exacerbation of abdominal pain.

Patient Data:

Age: 60
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Crohn's disease with sacroiliac joint ankylosis
Modality: X-ray

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From the case: Crohn's disease with sacroiliac joint ankylosis
Modality: CT

C+ portal venous phase

Case Discussion:

This patient had known crohn's disease and presented with an acute exacerbation. Note the bilateral sacroiliac joint ankylosis due to enteropathic arthritis and the typical terminal ileitis appearance on CT. 

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