Spondylitis, Ankylosing

Ankyloserande spondylit

Engelsk definition

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.

Svenska synonymer

Bechterews sjukdom Spondylarthritis ancylopoietica Pelvospondylit Marie-Strümpells sjukdom

Engelska synonymer

Bechterew's Disease Bechterews Disease Marie-Struempell Disease Marie Struempell Disease Spondylarthritis Ankylopoietica Spondyloarthritis Ankylopoietica Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing Spondylarthritis Ankylosing Spondylarthritides Spondylarthritides, Ankylosing Spondylarthritis, Ankylosing Ankylosing Spondyloarthritis Ankylosing Spondyloarthritides Spondyloarthritides, Ankylosing Spondyloarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylopoietica Bechterew Disease Rheumatoid Spondylitis Spondylitis, Rheumatoid