Coexistence of ochronosis and ankylosing spondylitis

J Rheumatol. 1990 Dec;17(12):1707-9.

Abstract

We describe a 65-year-old woman with ochronosis and ankylosing spondylitis. The coexistence of these 2 diseases has not previously been described. Differential radiological features of these conditions, which share some resemblances from the clinical point of view, are highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ochronosis / complications*
  • Ochronosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ochronosis / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging
  • Spine / pathology
  • Spondylitis, Ankylosing / complications*
  • Spondylitis, Ankylosing / diagnostic imaging
  • Spondylitis, Ankylosing / pathology