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Characterising Alternative Diagnoses to Psoriatic Arthritis in a Rheumatology‐Dermatology Combined Clinic

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Retrospective analysis found common non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions in psoriasis patients, highlighting diagnosis challenges.

Patients suspected of psoriatic arthritis often present with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions, complicating diagnosis.
In total, 34 patients were referred for suspected psoriatic arthritis, with 41.2% diagnosed with other conditions.
Through a comprehensive evaluation, key symptoms like stiffness appeared more frequently in confirmed cases of psoriatic arthritis.
These findings emphasize the need for improved education on distinguishing between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.

Odega et al. (2025) studied this question.

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