Enteritis-associated arthritis is a type of chronic, inflammatory arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
What is the Pathology of Enteritis Associated Arthritis?
The pathology of enteritis associated arthritis is:
-Etiology: The cause of enteritis-associated arthritis is unknown at this time.
-Genes involved: HLA-B27.
-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to enteritis-associated arthritis is not completely understood.
-Histology: The histology associated with enteritis-associated arthritis shows extensive cryptitis, crypt abscesses, and crypt destruction.
How does Enteritis Associated Arthritis Present?
Patients with enteritis-associated arthritis are typically either male or female, with arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
How is Enteritis Associated Arthritis Diagnosed?
Enteritis-associated arthritis is diagnosed through a complete medical examination, and laboratory tests.
How is Enteritis Associated Arthritis Treated?
Enteritis associated arthritis is treated using corticosteroids, DMARDs, anti-TNFα, or Intra-articular injections.
What is the Prognosis of Enteritis Associated Arthritis?
The prognosis of enteritis-associated arthritis in the elderly is good, however, there is increased mortality associated with younger patients.