Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	102194
Country	Italy

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Category	Rheumatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Misdiagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in a patient with paronychia confirmed by dermatological examination: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Angelo Nigro
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Angelo Nigro http://orcid.org/0009-0001-0802-6825
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Angelo Nigro, Chief Physician, MD, Department of Rheumatology of Lucania, UOSD of Rheumatology, "Madonna delle Grazie" Hospital, Via Cattedra Ambulante, Matera 75100, Basilicata, Italy. angelonigro13@gmail.com
Key Words	Psoriatic arthritis; Paronychia; Misdiagnosis; Multidisciplinary approach; Case report
Core Tip	This case report emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in distinguishing localized conditions, such as paronychia, from systemic inflammatory diseases like psoriatic arthritis. Misdiagnosis based on imaging findings, such as enthesitis with positive Doppler signal, can lead to unnecessary systemic treatments with potential adverse effects. A comprehensive clinical evaluation, including dermatological expertise, revealed paronychia as the underlying condition in a patient initially misdiagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Timely antimicrobial therapy resolved the symptoms, highlighting the critical role of integrating clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings to avoid diagnostic errors and optimize patient outcomes.
Publish Date	2025-02-27 07:34
Citation	<p>Nigro A. Misdiagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in a patient with paronychia confirmed by dermatological examination: A case report. <i>World J Clin Cases</i> 2025; 13(18): 102194</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i18/102194.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i18.102194

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