Arthritis associated with hidradenitis suppurativa.
OBJECTIVE
To review the presentation and clinical findings of arthritis associated with hidradenitis suppurativa.


METHODS
Medical records from the rheumatology clinics of two major teaching hospitals were reviewed for arthritis and hidradenitis suppurativa. The nine patient records fulfilling these criteria were reviewed and compared with 20 previous reports.


CONCLUSIONS
The arthritis associated with hidradenitis suppurativa is rare and most commonly affects the peripheral joints. The axial skeleton is less frequently involved and is often asymptomatic.
Bhalla
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Division of Rheumatology, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Sequeira
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography