Ultrasonographical evaluation of the Achilles' tendon in psoriasis patients

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Ozcakar L., Cetin A., Inanici F., Kaymak B., Gurer C., Kolemen F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, vol.44, no.11, pp.930-932, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 44 Issue: 11
• Publication Date: 2005
• Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02235.x
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.930-932
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Psoriasis is a common dermatological disease with erythematous plaques where articular and extra articular findings (tenosynovitis and enthesitis) may well accompany. The aim of this current study was to evaluate the Achilles' tendon of psoriasis patients with ultrasonography.