Isolated HLA-B27 associated Achilles tendinitis

The case of a 37 year old man with a longstanding HLA-B27 associated bilateral Achilles tendinitis without seronegative spondyloarthropathy is reported. This case suggests that heel enthesopathy may for a long time be the only clinical manifestation of the HLA-B27 associated disease process.

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Published in:Annals of the rheumatic diseases 1987-08, Vol.46 (8), p.626-627
Main Authors: Olivieri, I, Gemignani, G, Gherardi, S, Grassi, L, Ciompi, M L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achilles Tendon
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
HLA Antigens - analysis
HLA-B27 Antigen
Humans
Inflammatory joint diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Tendinopathy - immunology
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Summary:The case of a 37 year old man with a longstanding HLA-B27 associated bilateral Achilles tendinitis without seronegative spondyloarthropathy is reported. This case suggests that heel enthesopathy may for a long time be the only clinical manifestation of the HLA-B27 associated disease process.
ISSN:0003-4967
1468-2060
DOI:10.1136/ard.46.8.626