Arthritis Mutilans: Case Report of an Uncommon Squeal of Psoriatic Arthritis

Farooq Azam Rathore
Saeed Bin Ayaz
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.

Published: 2021-03-15

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