Axial disease in psoriatic arthritis

The definition of axial disease in psoriatic arthritis has varied from isolated unilateral grade 2 sacroiliitis to criteria similar to those used for ankylosing spondylitis. Depending on the definition used, the prevalence of axial disease varies from 25% to 70% of patients with psoriatic arthritis....

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Veröffentlicht in:Current rheumatology reports 2007-12, Vol.9 (6), p.455-460
1. Verfasser: Gladman, Dafna D
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The definition of axial disease in psoriatic arthritis has varied from isolated unilateral grade 2 sacroiliitis to criteria similar to those used for ankylosing spondylitis. Depending on the definition used, the prevalence of axial disease varies from 25% to 70% of patients with psoriatic arthritis. This article reviews the prevalence, clinical and radiologic features, pathogenesis, prognosis, and treatment of psoriatic spondylitis.
ISSN:1523-3774
1534-6307
DOI:10.1007/s11926-007-0074-2