Prevalence of psoriatic arthritis in Italy: insights from the multicentric MAPSI study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthropathy associated with cutaneous psoriasis (PsO), first defined by Moll and Wright. Initially perceived as relatively benign, PsA is now recognized for its chronic, progressive, and destructive nature, significantly impacting patients' quality of life, similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Globally, PsA represents about 20% of cases in early arthritis clinics, posing diagnostic and management challenges. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent long-term disability and prevent comorbidities. While classification criteria for PsA are widely accepted, the lack of specific diagnostic criteria may delay diagnosis, with many patients experiencing delays of over a year before receiving an accurate diagnosis. For this reas

SUBMITTER: Serban T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773365 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature