Computed tomography of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity5414 @entity4034 @entity79 @entity733 @entity2720
Twenty-six @entity1 with suspected or known @entity2720 who had been studied by computed tomography were retrospectively reviewed. Eighteen @entity1 (20 joints) proved to have @entity5414 . Computed tomography was advantageous in @entity1 with @entity5414 of @entity2720 , such as the hip and sacroiliac, where it demonstrated particular soft tissue swelling as early as 36 hours after the onset of symptoms. In three @entity1 , this finding on computed tomography was helpful in accurately localizing the disease process and facilitating a diagnostic closed needle aspiration biopsy procedure. Four @entity1 had a primary osseous focus of infection in an adjacent epiphyseal region that was documented by computed tomography. Computed tomography was superior to conventional radiology in revealing @entity79 in joints with curved and overlapping articular surfaces in five @entity1 , and resulted in alteration of their treatment. Fat-fluid levels within the suprapatellar bursae were noted in one @entity1 (two joints). Computed tomography is a valuable modality for evaluation of @entity1 with suspected @entity5414 of @entity2720 , particularly in the acute stage. Furthermore, it is helpful for evaluation of possible periarticular @entity733 formation and can serve as a guide for a percutaneous drainage procedure. Computed tomography can also be used when articular @entity79 or medullary extension of @entity4034 is suspected but not fully documented by conventional radiography.
