Korean J Dermatol.  1980 Aug;18(4):349-353.

A Case report of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Associated with Spondylitis, ARthritis and Glomerulonephritis

• Kang JS
• Chun SI
• Koh CH

Abstract

Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe form of paoriasis and is frequently associated with arthritis and nail deformity. We present a case of generalized pustular psoriasis in a 40 year-old man, with nail change, arthritis of both knee and ankle joints, spondylitis, and glomerulonephritis. We found a positive results of HLA A-9, B-27 in this patient. Skin lesions, arthralgia and hematuria improved marked1y by plasmapheresis and application of topical corticostertoid.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Ankle Joint
Arthralgia
Arthritis*
Congenital Abnormalities
Glomerulonephritis*
Hematuria
Humans
Knee
Plasmapheresis
Psoriasis*
Skin
Spondylitis*