Arthritis Mutilans: Case Report of an Uncommon Squeal of Psoriatic Arthritis
Issue Details
| Journal ID | 1 |
|---|---|
| Volume | 7 |
| Number | 4 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Issue Date | 2021-08-02 00:28:46 |
| DOI | |
| Copyright Holder | Farooq Azam Rathore, Saeed Bin Ayaz |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
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Abstract:
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy that presents clinically in different forms. Arthritis mutilans is
a rare yet the most aggressive and disabling form of PsA that requires early diagnosis and aggressive therapy preferably in the
form of biological agents to prevent or stop the irreversible destruction of small joints. We describe here, report of a case of
long standing PsA who developed arthritis mutilans resulting in disability, compromised mobility and a poor quality of life.
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy that presents clinically in different forms. Arthritis mutilans is
a rare yet the most aggressive and disabling form of PsA that requires early diagnosis and aggressive therapy preferably in the
form of biological agents to prevent or stop the irreversible destruction of small joints. We describe here, report of a case of
long standing PsA who developed arthritis mutilans resulting in disability, compromised mobility and a poor quality of life.
Published: 2021-03-15
Last Modified: 2022-04-24 23:03:36