Ankylosing Spondylitis, Radiologic Perspective (cont.)
Medical Author:
Wilfred CG Peh, MD, MBBS, FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Glasg), FRCR, MHSM
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankylosing Spondylitis CausesAlthough the exact cause is unknown, ankylosing spondylitis is believed to be due to combination of a genetic influence and a triggering environmental factor. Approximately 90-95% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis have the tissue antigen human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27), compared to 7% in the general population. People with ankylosing spondylitis often have a family history of the disease. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Ankylosing Spondylitis, Radiologic Perspective
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a distinct disease entity characterized by inflammation of multiple articular and para-articular structures, frequently resulting in bony ankylosis.
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