Zeynel Abidin AKAR
Rheumatology Quarterly - 2026;4(3):227-230
Aim: Numerous risk factors have been identified in the etiology of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, information regarding infectious causes of DVT remains limited in the literature. Case Presentation: In April 2025, a Google search was performed using the keywords "psoriatic arthritis" and "psoriasis rheumatism." Turkish-language websites appearing within the first 10 pages of the search results and providing direct PsA information were included. Dictionaries, social media platforms, and duplicate pages were excluded from the study. The websites were categorized according to the provider type. Readability was assessed using the Ateşman and Bezirci-Yılmaz formulas; information quality and transparency using modified DISCERN and JAMA benchmarks; content coverage using five patient-oriented questions derived from UpToDate; and technical performance using Google Lighthouse scores (Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO). Conclusion: Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of deep vein thrombosis, such as limb swelling, warmth, and pain, especially in endemic regions.
