Spondyloarthropathies.
The spondyloarthropathies are disorders characterised mainly by sacroiliitis (with or without spondylitis), peripheral oligoarthritis, enthesopathy, absence of rheumatoid factor, certain extra-articular features such as iritis, and increased prevalence of HLA-B27. The diagnosis should be considered in patients, especially young people, with low back pain. A history of psoriasis, bowel dysfunction, eye problems and peripheral joint inflammation should point to the diagnosis.
Creamer
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P
St. George Hospital, Kogarah, New South Wales.
Edmonds
J
J
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*