Which of the following diseases produces an asymmetric distribution of joint swelling in the distal interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet?

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The disease that produces an asymmetric distribution of joint swelling in the distal interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet is Psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis and signs of inflammation, such as an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, are commonly seen in patients with this condition.

Which of the Following Diseases Produces an Asymmetric Distribution of Joint