Ankylosing spondylitis: introductory comments on its diagnosis and treatment.
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چکیده
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory rheumatic disorder of uncertain aetiology that primarily affects the axial skeleton (sacroiliac joints and spine). Sacroiliac joint involvement (sacroiliitis) is its hallmark. The course of AS is highly variable and can be characterised by spontaneous remissions and exacerbation, particularly in early disease. The disease activity, however, generally persists for many decades, rarely entering a long term remission. The disease in some patients may be relatively mild or stay limited to the sacroiliac joints and the lumbar spine. Many patients may not seek medical help, which combined with the insidious nature of AS, may preclude an early diagnosis. There is currently no cure for AS, nor is there any medical intervention which can prevent or retard its progression.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 61 Suppl 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002