Table 4.
Comorbidities in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
| Parameter | Psoriasis, n (%) | Psoriatic arthritis, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Number, n in total | 120 (100) | 103 (100) |
| Viral infectious diseases | 9 (7.50) | 6 (5.83) |
| Previously diagnosed malignancy | 16 (13.33) | 16 (15.53) |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 45 (37.50) | 31 (30.10) |
| Pulmonary diseases | 13 (10.83) | 11 (10.68) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 15 (12.50) | 13 (12.62) |
| Peripheral vascular diseases (venous and arterial) | 12 (10.00) | 5 (4.85) |
| Gastrointestinal diseases | 31 (25.83) | 28 (27.18) |
| Ophthalmological diseases | 3 (2.50) | 3 (2.91) |
| Neurological and psychiatric diseases | 20 (16.67) | 36 (34.95) |
Abbreviations: n number