A clinical study of psoriatic arthropathy.

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dc.contributor.authorPrasad, P V Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorBikku, Babuen_US
dc.contributor.authorKaviarasan, P Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorSenthilnathan, Aen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-28T08:48:29Z
dc.date.available2009-05-28T08:48:29Z
dc.date.issued2007-05-15en_US
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: The incidence of uncomplicated psoriasis is 1-3% in the general population. Arthritis is found in increased frequency in psoriatic patients and its incidence is estimated to be 5-7%. AIM: To assess the prevalence of arthritis in psoriatic patients. METHODS: Four hundred and seventy-two psoriatic patients were enrolled in the study out of which 40 patients had (psoriatic) arthropathy (PsA). Severity of psoriasis was assessed by the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Routine blood investigations were carried out along with radiological investigations. RESULTS: Forty percent of the 40 PsA patients were in the age group of 51-60 years. Seven patients out of the 40 (17.5%) psoriatic arthropathic (PsA) patients had a family history of psoriasis. Nail involvement was observed in 37 cases (92.5%). Rheumatoid factor was present in five out of the 40 (12.5%) PsA patients. Serum uric acid levels were above normal in eighteen out of the 40 (45%) PsA patients. Asymmetric oligoarthropathy was the most commonly observed feature in 42.5% of the 40 PsA patients. Narrowing of joint spaces and erosions were observed in 62.5% and 45% of the 40 PsA patients. CONCLUSION: There is an association between the duration of skin lesions and duration of arthropathy. Similarly the PASI score is also directly related with arthropathy.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India. prasaderm@hotmail.comen_US
dc.identifier.citationPrasad PV, Bikku B, Kaviarasan PK, Senthilnathan A. A clinical study of psoriatic arthropathy. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2007 May-Jun; 73(3): 166-70en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/53153
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijdvl.comen_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshAge Distributionen_US
dc.subject.meshAgeden_US
dc.subject.meshArthritis, Psoriatic --blooden_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHospitals, Ruralen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshPrevalenceen_US
dc.subject.meshSeverity of Illness Indexen_US
dc.subject.meshUric Acid --blooden_US
dc.titleA clinical study of psoriatic arthropathy.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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