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QuestionChoice
This may be seen in rheumatoid arthritis, but it is mostly a sign seen on X-Ray of joints with osteoarthritis.
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e
Subarticular sclerosis
QuestionChoice
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with loss of joint space.
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d
Increased joint space
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This man is likely to have Rheumatoid arthritis. On X-Ray, there will be subarticular osteopenia due to a decrease in bone mineral density near affected joint due to an autoimmune-mediated attack.
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a
Subarticular osteopaenia
QuestionChoice
This is a sign seen on X-Ray of joints with osteoarthritis.
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b
Osteophytes
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This is a sign seen on an X-Ray of joints with osteoarthritis.
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c
Subchondral cysts
Concept
Chapter
2693
4118
Rheumatoid arthritis
Topic
158
Immunology
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A 62 year old male is brought into GP with joint pain in his hands that improves on movement. He also mentions occasionally getting painful red eyes.

On examination, there are bilateral red swollen stiff MCP joints associated with reduced range of movement.

Given the likely diagnosis, what sign will be seen on the X-Ray of his hands?
a