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Isolated Rheumatoid Nodules: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Joint Authors
Gale, Michael
Gilbert, Erin
Blumenthal, David
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a 27-year-old male with multiple nonpainful soft tissue masses over several metacarpals, bilateral elbows, the left wrist, and both knees since the age of 4.
Physical exam was significant for firm, nonmobile, nodular growths over the extensor surfaces of bilateral elbows and knees and on the 2nd and 5th metacarpal phalangeal joints.
Laboratory studies revealed an unremarkable rheumatoid factor, negative ANA screening and normal joint radiographs.
Differential diagnosis included subcutaneous granuloma annulare (SGA), seronegative rheumatoid nodule, and calcinosis cutis.
Biopsy is the only method to distinguish benign rheumatoid nodules from SGA.
This case illustrates the importance of biopsy in diagnosis, an awareness of the potential complications, and the need for good follow-up.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gale, Michael& Gilbert, Erin& Blumenthal, David. 2015. Isolated Rheumatoid Nodules: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058820
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gale, Michael…[et al.]. Isolated Rheumatoid Nodules: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058820
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gale, Michael& Gilbert, Erin& Blumenthal, David. Isolated Rheumatoid Nodules: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058820
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058820