Psoriatic Arthritis Flashcards

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Patterns

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Symmetrical Polyarthritis
Asymetrical Oligoarthritis
Spondylitis

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Presentation

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Peripheral Joint pain/ Stiffness
Involvement of DIPJ
Sparing of MCPJ

Neck Pain/ Stiffness
Back Pain/ Stiffness

Dactylitis
Telescoping of digits

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Examination

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Swollen/ Painfull Joints
Dactyltitis
Nail Pitting
Onchylosis
Scaly Plaques (Extensors)

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Investigations

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Elevated CRP
X- Ray Joint

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X- Ray Signs

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Osteolysis
Dactylitis
Erosions
Pencil - In - Cup deformity (Arthritis Mutilans)

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Complications

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Enthesitis
Anterior Uveitis
Aortic Incompetence
Amyloidosis

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Screening

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Patients with Psoriasis advised to complete PEST tool. If score is high referral made to Rheumatology.

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Treatment

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NSAIDS (Ibuprofen)
DMARDs (Hydroxychloroquine)
Anti TNF a (Etanercept)
IL 17 Inhibitors
IL12, IL23 Inhibitors

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