Psoriatic arthritis of feet

Case contributed by Alborz Jahangiri
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain and swelling in toes in a patient with psoriasis.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Periarticular and subarticular erosive changes are present in relation to the first MTP joints bilaterally, and the IP joints of the big toes bilaterally. There are also changes of the intertarsal and MTP joints of the right foot. Subchondral sclerosis and erosions as well as marginal osteophytes are also present particularly in the first MTP joints bilaterally and the right TMT joints of the right foot. There is soft tissue swelling in relation to the involved joints. 

Case Discussion

The imaging features confirm an erosive arthropathy such as psoriatic arthritis.

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