Arthritis mutilans is a feature of?
Ans. b (Psoriasis). (Ref. Harrison' sprinciples of medicine -18th/Chapter 52.)PSORIASIS# Classical features:- White scaly plaques with specific distribution over the body.- Pitting (thimble) of nails.- Onychodystrophy, Subungual hypertrophy.- Arthritis mutilans, rare and late feature {pencil in cup sign, pestle in mortar sign). (MH 2008)# Treatment:- Unstable psoriasis = liberal application of topical bland emollient & supportive therapy.- PUVA therapy is used in severe cases.- Oral methotrexate, retinoids, cylosporin can be used, however systemic steroids are usually avoided for the fear of precipitating pustular psoriasis upon withdrawal.
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Eczema
Autoimmune Skin Disorders