HLA B27 and clinical features in Reiter's syndrome

Clin Rheumatol. 1992 Jun;11(2):239-42. doi: 10.1007/BF02207965.

Abstract

HLA B27 and other clinical findings were investigated in 18 Turkish patients with Reiter's syndrome (mean age 35.8 +/- 8.09). Male/female ratio was 2/1. All 18 patients were seronegative, 12 (66.6%) presenting with an asymmetrical oligoarticular arthritis. Radiological sacroiliitis and enthesopathy was found in 9 (50%) and 7 (45.6%) patients respectively. HLA B27 was present in 11 (61.1%) patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arthritis, Reactive / immunology*
  • Female
  • HLA-B27 Antigen / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Turkey

Substances

  • HLA-B27 Antigen