Ultrasound of joints and periarticular tissues in psoriatic arthritis
I.F. FAYRUSHINA1, E.R. KIRILLOVA1, D.I. ABDULGANIEVA1,2
1Kazan State Medical University, Kazan
2Republican Clinical Hospital of the MH of RT, Kazan
Contact:
Fairushina I.F. ― postgraduate student of the Department of Hospital Therapy
Address: 49 Butlerov Str., Kazan, Russian Federation, 420012, tel. +7-987-186-26-56, e-mail: sirenif@mail.ru
Objective ― to make a brief review of the literature on ultrasound imaging in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Material and methods. The ultrasound features of peripheral joints and periarticular tissues lesions in PsA, described in the literature, were analyzed.
Results. Ultrasound allows identifying both structural changes due to the chronic inflammatory process, and signs of active inflammation. This method is more sensitive and specific in comparison with clinical examination to identify active synovitis and enthesitis, as well as their specific signs, which make it possible to differentiate PsA from other conditions.
Conclusion. Ultrasound plays an important role in the diagnosis and monitoring of PsA. Ultrasound is useful for assessing the severity of inflammatory changes and clinical improvement, which allows monitoring the therapy effectiveness.
Key words: psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, power doppler, synovitis, enthesitis, ultrasound.
(For citation: Fayrushina I.F., Kirillova E.R., Abdulganieva D.I. Ultrasound of joints and periarticular tissues in psoriatic arthritis. Practical medicine. 2019. . Vol. 17, № 6 (part 1), P. 20-22)
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