Spondyloarthropathies: new directions in etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment

The spondyloarthropathies (SpA) are a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases affecting the spine, peripheral joints and nonarticular structures. Often referred to as "seronegative" due to the absence of rheumatoid factor, SpA include ankylosing spondylitis (AS), reactive arthritis (ReA),...

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Published in:Missouri medicine 2012-01, Vol.109 (1), p.69-74
Main Authors: Wilson, Gregory, Folzenlogen, Darcy D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis, Psoriatic - diagnosis
Arthritis, Psoriatic - therapy
Arthritis, Reactive - diagnosis
Arthritis, Reactive - therapy
Humans
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - complications
Science of Medicine
Spondylarthritis - complications
Spondylarthritis - diagnosis
Spondylarthritis - therapy
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - diagnosis
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - therapy
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Summary:The spondyloarthropathies (SpA) are a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases affecting the spine, peripheral joints and nonarticular structures. Often referred to as "seronegative" due to the absence of rheumatoid factor, SpA include ankylosing spondylitis (AS), reactive arthritis (ReA), enteropathic (IBD) associated arthritis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), as well as undifferentiated, and juvenile SpA. A broad and overlapping spectrum of disease presentations creates difficulties in determining an initial diagnosis. In the last 10 years treatment options have expanded.
ISSN:0026-6620