Isotretinoin‐induced arthritis mimicking both rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis. (8th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yilmaz Tasdelen, Ozlem; Yurdakul, Fatma Gul; Duran, Semra; Bodur, Hatice
• Is Part Of: International journal of rheumatic diseases. Volume 18:Number 4(2015)
• Page Start: 466
• Page End: 469
• Publication Date: 2014-10-08
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Asia -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases -- Periodicals; Connective Tissue Diseases -- Periodicals; Immune System Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1111/1756-185X.12464
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-1841

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="apl12464-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Isotretinoin is used for the treatment of various acne lesions that are resistant to other treatments. The most frequent rheumatologic side effect of isotretinoin is transient muscle and/or joint pains. Here, we report a case with bilateral wrist and metacarpophalangeal joint arthritis and unilateral sacroiliitis associated with isotretinoin usage to attract attention, particularly from physiatrists, rheumatologists and dermatologists, to this rare adverse effect of isotretinoin.</p> </abstract>