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Spondylarthropathies MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Spondylarthropathies
Tree Number(s)
C05.116.900.853.625.800
C05.550.114.865.800
Unique ID
D025242
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D025242
Annotation
coordinate with specific vertebra
Scope Note
Heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases sharing clinical and radiologic features. They are associated with the HLA-B27 ANTIGEN and some with a triggering infection. Most involve the axial joints in the SPINE, particularly the SACROILIAC JOINT, but can also involve asymmetric peripheral joints. Subsets include ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; REACTIVE ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; and others.
Entry Term(s)
Bechterew Syndrome
Marie-Strumpell Spondylitis
Spondylarthropathy
Spondyloarthropathy
NLM Classification #
WE 727
Previous Indexing
Spinal Diseases (1977-2001)
Spondylitis, Ankylosing (1977-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002
History Note
2002
Date Established
2002/01/01
Date of Entry
2001/08/03
Revision Date
2012/07/03
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