Detection of myocardial inflammation by contrast-enhanced MRI in a patient with Churg-Strauss syndrome

This case report emphasizes the application of a combined CMR protocol for the diagnosis of acute myocardial inflammation and fibrosis in CSS. © 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved

Odontoid fracture in severe ankylosing spondylitic patient

Patients with AS, who present in the emergency room with severe pain in the cervical region after a fall present a challenge for the Orthopaedic surgeon. A careful neurologic examination and computed tomography should be done, with a high index of suspicion of a fracture at any level of the cervical spine. External immobilization with a plaster of paris may be reasonable approach in patients with severe AS, as such patients pose high surgical risk. Conflict of interest: None. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved