Psoriatic Arthritis
📋Overview
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches. It is classified as a type of spondyloarthritis and involves joint inflammation, enthesitis (inflammation at tendon or ligament insertions), and sometimes spinal involvement. Psoriatic arthritis can affect peripheral joints, the spine, and the sites where tendons attach to bone.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0003872ICD-10-CM
L40.5L40.50
MeSH
D015535
SNOMED CT (US)
156370009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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