Seronegative Inflammatory Arthropahies Flashcards
1
Q
what conditions does this term encompass
A
ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, enteropathic arthritis and reactive arthritis
2
Q
what is characteristic
A
- inflammation and or arthritic disease of spine (spondyloarthropathy)
- asymmetric oligoarthritis
- sacroiliitis
- uveitis
- dactylitis
- enthesopathies
3
Q
what is dactylitis
A
inflammation of an entire digit
4
Q
what are patients positive for
A
HLA B27
5
Q
what are also usually elevated
A
CRP and ESR