Enteropathic Arthritis

Question 1

What is enteropathic arthritis?

Answer 1

Arthritis associated with Crohn’s disease/Ulcerative Colitis

Question 2

What are some facts to consider with enteropathic arthritis?

Answer 2

• Crohn’s disease more common
• 10-20% CD patients
• 2-7% UC patients

Question 3

What is the presentation of enteropathic arthritis?

Answer 3

Nonerosive, asymmetric polyarthritis in large joints
- Lower extremities

Inflammation of joint follows inflammation of GI
- Control GI, will control joint inflammation

Question 4

What is enteropathic arthritis NOT associated with?

Answer 4

HLA-B27