Ultrasonographic and power doppler parameters of nails fail to differentiate between onychodystrophy in patients with psoriasis vulgaris or psoriatic arthritis
Anber Ancel Tanaka,
Betina Werner,
Annelise Correa Bueno Bragatto
et al.
Abstract:Background
Nail involvement is frequent in patients with psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and there is a relationship between nail involvement and inflammation of the enthesis. The main objective of the present study is to describe the ultrasound findings and clinical characteristics of nails from patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with and without nail dystrophy.
Methods
A cross-sectional study including consecutive patie… Show more
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