Persisting uveitis antedating psoriasis in two boys

Two young boys had a severe uveitis which was difficult to treat. They both developed psoriasis located in the pubic area almost 1 year and several years later respectively. One boy also developed arthritis of an intermittent character. Both boys were ANA and HLA-B27 negative. in children, the possi...

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 2003-09, Vol.162 (9), p.607-609
Main Authors: TWILT, Marinka, SWART VAN DEN BERG, Marietta, VAN MEURS, Jan C, TEN CATE, Rebecca, VAN SUIJLEKOM-SMIT, Lisette W. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use
Antibodies, Antinuclear - blood
Antirheumatic Agents - therapeutic use
Arthritis, Psoriatic - diagnosis
Arthritis, Psoriatic - drug therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Biomarkers - blood
Child
Child, Preschool
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Dermatology
Haplotypes
HLA-B27 Antigen - genetics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Ophthalmology
Psoriasis - diagnosis
Psoriasis - drug therapy
Psoriasis. Parapsoriasis. Lichen
Rheumatoid Factor - blood
Uvea diseases
Uveitis, Anterior - diagnosis
Uveitis, Anterior - drug therapy
Uveitis, Posterior - diagnosis
Uveitis, Posterior - drug therapy
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Summary:Two young boys had a severe uveitis which was difficult to treat. They both developed psoriasis located in the pubic area almost 1 year and several years later respectively. One boy also developed arthritis of an intermittent character. Both boys were ANA and HLA-B27 negative. in children, the possible association between uveitis and psoriasis with or without arthritis has to be kept in mind.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/s00431-003-1264-1