Diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis without disease skin manifestations

Diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis without disease skin manifestations

N.V. Batkaeva, I.Yu. Donchenko, E.A. Batkaev

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow

Psoriatic arthritis occupies a special place among the severe disease forms, as it significantly worsens the life quality and physical function of patients. The disease is progressive and can lead to patient disability. The psoriatic arthritis prevalence in patients varies significantly and its precise assessment is difficult due to the minimal clinical manifestations of the disease onset, as well as psoriasis clinical manifestations in some patients (about 15%) only after the joint disease. Arising at any age, psoriatic arthritis often leads to functional limitation and expressed physical and psychological discomfort development in patients. If left untreated, persistent inflammation with progressive joint damage may develop in some patients, which can lead to severe functional limitations and disability. It is for this reason that early diagnosis by a rheumatologist and the selection of adequate therapy are crucial. Thus, psoriatic arthritis is an important medical and socio-economic problem, having an adverse impact on the physical and psycho-emotional health of patients, often at a young, working age.

Keywords: psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, psoriasis clinical forms, therapy.

For citation: Batkaeva N.V., Donchenko I.Yu., Batkaev E.A. Diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis without disease skin manifestations. RMJ. Medical Review. 2019;12:36–38.