Arthritis Mutilans in a Patient with Psoriasis

Dr. E. Archana, Dr. N. Jeeva, Dr. S. Prasanth

Abstract: Psoriatic arthritis is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy occurring in 7 -10 % of patients with psoriasis. Arthritis mutilans is a rare and severe form occurring in 3 to 5 % of psoriatic arthritis. It is an aggressive, progressive and destructive form of arthritis involving small joints of hand and foot, ending in severe joint deformity thereby causing disability. Here we report a case of 72 year male patient with psoriatic skin lesions of 10 years duration not on treatment, now presented with classical opera glass hands (3) - telescoping finger deformity, the hall mark of arthritis mutilans. Patient also has systemic hypertension.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis Mutilans

How to Cite?: Dr. E. Archana, Dr. N. Jeeva, Dr. S. Prasanth, "Arthritis Mutilans in a Patient with Psoriasis", Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 778-779, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20183961, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20183961