Presentation
Chronic lower back pain
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Sacroiliitis
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Subchondral sclerosis noted at both sacroiliac joint suggestive of bilateral sacroiliitis
Case Discussion
Sacroiliitis is inflammation of the sacroiliac joints and a common cause of lower back pain. AP Oblique views of the sacroiliac joints are additional projections to the lumbar spine series (AP and lateral views) in the evaluation of sacroiliac joints.