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Autoimmune disease and vertebral fusion

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Is there any indication of fusion in these x-rays? I have had an autoimmune illness for over 25 years, massive back pain......

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Dr. Mamta Joshi
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Hello,

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Yes your radiologist has righly reported . The Xrays that you have sent me has an evidence of fusion as is described in the report . In my opinion you should be tested for HLA B27 (if not done already),

Please get Serum Fluoride levels and HLA B 27 by PCR, ESR and CRP. I am quite surprised to find vasculitis and AOSD in same patient.

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Dr. Mamta Joshi
Category: Endocrinologist
Experience: 
DNB (General Medicine) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009)
Diploma in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, UK
Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes — University of Exeter
MD (General Medicine) — Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha,
Maharashtra (2008)
MBBS — Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra (2002)
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