Clinical, power Doppler sonography and histological assessment of the psoriatic plaque: short-term monitoring in patients treated with etanercept

摘要

Background To date, the diagnosis of psoriasis is based on both clinical history and physical examination, and its severity is assessed by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Continuous technological advances in the field of sonography have led to the development of equipment with high power Doppler frequency, which allows for very detailed morphological information regarding the dermal blood flow.