Fast Five Quiz: Psoriatic Arthritis Etiology and Pathophysiology

Abhishek Nandan, MD

June 20, 2023

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory disease associated with psoriasis. Manifestations can include peripheral/axial arthritis, enthesitis, dactylitis, and nail disease. The joint involvement and structural damage caused by PsA lead to significantly lower health-related quality of life for affected patients. While a definitive etiology remains unclear, several genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors seem to contribute to its autoimmune activation.

How much do you know about the etiology and pathophysiology of PsA? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

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