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Preferred term

Spondylarthropathies  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases sharing clinical and radiologic features. They are associated with the HLA-B27 ANTIGEN and some with a triggering infection. Most involve the axial joints in the SPINE, particularly the SACROILIAC JOINT, but can also involve asymmetric peripheral joints. Subsets include ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; REACTIVE ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; and others.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Bechterew Syndrome
  • Marie-Strumpell Spondylitis
  • Spondylarthropathy
  • Spondyloarthropathy

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P4710M50-R

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