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Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


How is the disease diagnosed?

The diagnosis is made by identifying the typical symptoms of arthritis in a person with psoriasis. Blood tests, including a complete blood count, or CBC, may be done to rule out other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout. Joint X-rays may show severe erosion of joints.

In some people, the degree of skin psoriasis may be minimal. Careful examination is required to detect even small areas of psoriasis.


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Psoriatic Arthritis: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Bill Harrison, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01









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