Raynaud's phenomenon manifesting as progressive abnormal MRI bone marrow signal in the toes

Mason A. Brown, MD; Douglas Handley, MD; Andrew Simon, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Nov 2019)

Raynaud's phenomenon manifesting as progressive abnormal MRI bone marrow signal in the toes

Mason A. Brown, MD,
Douglas Handley, MD,
Andrew Simon, MD

Affiliations

Mason A. Brown, MD: Corresponding author.; Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 USA
Douglas Handley, MD: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 USA
Andrew Simon, MD: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 USA

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. 11
pp. 1320 – 1324

Abstract

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Objective: The purpose of this report is to discuss the presentation and the progressive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a single patient with clinically-diagnosed Raynaud's phenomenon (RP). Conclusion: RP can present as non-specific toe pain and manifest as progressive abnormal MRI bone marrow signal in the toes. In addition to patient presentation and clinical assessment, this information could contribute to earlier diagnosis and treatment of RP and other coexisting rheumatologic disorders. Keywords: Bone marrow, Feet, MRI, Phalanges, Raynaud's phenomenon, Vasoconstriction

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/radiology-case-reports/

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