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The genetics of spondyloarthropathies.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - 1 May 2000
Fong K Y
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INTRODUCTION: Spondyloarthropathies are a heterogeneous group of rheumatic disorders that commonly present with axial skeleton or sacroiliac joints involvement. Ocular involvement like uveitis, iritis and conjunctivitis can be present in up to a third of the patients. Genetic factors play a part in the pathogenesis of spondyloarthropathies. Association with the HLA-B27 gene, especially that between ankylosing...
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