A Case report of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Associated with Spondylitis, ARthritis and Glomerulonephritis.
- Author:
Jin Soo KANG
;
Soo Il CHUN
;
Chang Ho KOH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ankle Joint;
Arthralgia;
Arthritis*;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Glomerulonephritis*;
Hematuria;
Humans;
Knee;
Plasmapheresis;
Psoriasis*;
Skin;
Spondylitis*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1980;18(4):349-353
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe form of paoriasis and is frequently associated with arthritis and nail deformity. We present a case of generalized pustular psoriasis in a 40 year-old man, with nail change, arthritis of both knee and ankle joints, spondylitis, and glomerulonephritis. We found a positive results of HLA A-9, B-27 in this patient. Skin lesions, arthralgia and hematuria improved marked1y by plasmapheresis and application of topical corticostertoid.
