A Case of Lymphedema Associated with Psoriasis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 115-119, 2014.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-116741
ABSTRACT
Lymphedema is a rare but known complication of psoriatic arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides. Only a few cases associated with psoriatic arthritis have been reported, but none showed psoriasis was the sole factor. The precise etiology is, as yet, unknown, but many different mechanisms are likely to cause lymphedema in psoriatic arthritis, such as lymphatic vascular damage and perilymphatic accumulation of inflammatory material. Various immunosuppressive drugs have been assessed in treating this condition. Here, we report the case of an 85-year-old man with psoriasis presenting with a rare complication of bilateral lymphedema in the lower extremities. Lymphedema as well as psoriasis improved with cyclosporine.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite
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Psoríase
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Artrite Psoriásica
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Ciclosporina
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Extremidade Inferior
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Linfedema
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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