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Arthritis associated with hidradenitis suppurativa
1Division of Rheumatology, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Arthritis associated with hidradenitis suppurativa is rare, typically affecting peripheral joints. Axial skeleton involvement is less common and often asymptomatic in these cases.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- The association between HS and arthritis is not widely recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the clinical presentation and findings of arthritis in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records from rheumatology clinics at two major teaching hospitals.
- Analysis of nine patient cases with both HS and arthritis, compared against 20 prior case reports.
Main Results:
- Arthritis in HS patients is infrequent.
- Peripheral joint involvement is the most common manifestation.
- Axial skeleton involvement is less frequent and often asymptomatic.
Conclusions:
- The arthritis linked to hidradenitis suppurativa is a rare condition.
- Peripheral joints are the primary sites affected.
- Asymptomatic axial skeletal involvement can occur.