Question

which of the following is the most characteristic radiographic finding of articular involvement in hemochromatosis? please select your answer... a marginal erosions and periarticular osteopenia b joint space widening with soft tissue swelling c symmetric joint space narrowing with subchondral sclerosis and hook - like osteophytes d asymmetric joint destruction with ankylosis

Explanation:

In hemochromatosis, the characteristic radiographic finding of articular involvement is symmetric joint - space narrowing with subchondral sclerosis and hook - like osteophytes. Marginal erosions and periarticular osteopenia are more typical of inflammatory arthropathies. Joint space widening with soft tissue swelling is not characteristic of hemochromatosis. Asymmetric joint destruction with ankylosis is seen in conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.

Answer:

C. Symmetric joint space narrowing with subchondral sclerosis and hook - like osteophytes