Psoriatic arthritis
Facts
:
RF negative
Oligoarthritis that can affect
DIP joints
Occurs in 5-30% of
psoriasis
patients
History / PE
:
Dactylitis
("sausage-shaped" digits)
Psoriatic skin changes
Treatment
:
NSAIDs
Anti-TNF agents
Methotrexate
See Also
:
Seronegative spondyloarthropathy
Associated With
:
Psoriasis
Differential Diagnosis
:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
July 29th 2010
Categories
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
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Sausage digits #1
Sausage digits #2