Unmasking of axial spondyloarthritis and oligoarthritis following discontinuation of tumour necrosis factor inhibitor therapy for psoriasis.

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Abstract

Psoriatic arthritis remains a common cause of morbidity in patients with psoriasis. Little is known about the natural history of the disease and dermatologists do not consistently screen for its presence. We describe a patient with severe psoriasis where long-term biologic therapy with a tumour necrosis factor inhibitor was interrupted for clinical reasons, leading to a rapidly evolving axial spondyloarthritis and oligoarthritis. This unusual presentation of psoriatic arthritis may reflect masking of the disease by long-term treatment with a tumour necrosis factor inhibitor. We advocate the use of screening for psoriatic arthritis, including before and during treatment with biologic therapies.

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