Magnetic resonance imaging of diabetic foot complications.
- Author:
Keynes T A LOW
1
;
Wilfred C G PEH
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health, 90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768828. keynes.low.ta@gmail.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Cellulitis;
diagnosis;
Diabetic Foot;
complications;
diagnosis;
Female;
Gangrene;
diagnosis;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Osteomyelitis;
diagnosis;
physiopathology;
Risk Factors;
Skin Diseases;
diagnosis;
Ulcer;
diagnosis
- From:Singapore medical journal
2015;56(1):23-quiz 34
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This pictorial review aims to illustrate the various manifestations of the diabetic foot on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The utility of MR imaging and its imaging features in the diagnosis of pedal osteomyelitis are illustrated. There is often difficulty encountered in distinguishing osteomyelitis from neuroarthropathy, both clinically and on imaging. By providing an accurate diagnosis based on imaging, the radiologist plays a significant role in the management of patients with complications of diabetic foot.
