Psoriatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joints with ankylosis. Literature review and case reports.
Psoriatic arthritis is currently defined as psoriasis associated with chronic, erosive inflammatory arthritis, which is seronegative for rheumatoid factor. A review of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment is accompanied by two unusual case reports of psoriatic arthritis affecting the temporomandibular joints with ankylosis.
Koorbusch
G F
GF
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
Zeitler
D L
DL
Fotos
P G
PG
Doss
J B
JB
D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex / Q000097:blood; D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008262:Macrophage Activation; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013601:T-Lymphocytes; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology
D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D001323:Autoantibodies; D006680:HLA Antigens; D008727:Methotrexate