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ArticleEuropean journal of rheumatology2022

Sonoelastrographic finding of Achilles tendon in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and acromegaly.

Ahmet Karataş, Hakan Artaş, Kader Uğur, Süleyman Serdar Koca

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Article in European journal of rheumatology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 31% of its field
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ahmet KarataşDepartment of Rheumatology, Fırat University School of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey.
Hakan ArtaşDepartment of Radiology, Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey.
Kader UğurDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases, Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Elazığ , Turkey.
Süleyman Serdar KocaDepartment of Rheumatology, Fırat University School of Medicine, Elazığ, Turkey.
Fırat University · TRAnkara University · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesAchilles tendinopathy can be noticed in both acromegaly and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Acromegaly patients presenting with tendinopathy findings may be confused with AS findings. In this study, sonoelastrographic findings of Achilles tendon are explored in patients with AS and acromegaly.

methods25 patients with AS, 30 patients with acromegaly, and 18 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Achilles tendon was evaluated by sonoelastography in all the study participants.

resultsThe thickness of Achilles tendon in neutral positions was higher in acromegaly patients than those in AS patients. The sonoelastography measurement of Achilles tendon was increased in acromegaly patients when compared to the control group and AS patients.

conclusionThe thickness of Achilles tendon can increase in patients with acromegaly and AS. However, the sonoelastographic features of Achilles tendon can be similar in patients with AS and acromegaly.

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Achilles TendonAcromegalyElasticity Imaging TechniquesSpondylitis, AnkylosingTendinopathyHumans

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PMID35156618
PMCPMC12462860
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