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Rheumatoid nodules without arthritis
Author(s) -
Hewitt Daniel,
Cole Judith
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2005.00150.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rheumatoid nodule , rheumatoid arthritis , asymptomatic , rheumatoid factor , biopsy , arthritis , dermatology , surgery , radiology
SUMMARY A 53‐year‐old man presented with firm, non‐tender subcutaneous nodules overlying his hands and elbows. These had been progressive in number and size over 7 years. Rheumatoid factor was negative but a biopsy was consistent with rheumatoid nodules. He has never had any joint symptoms and remains otherwise asymptomatic. Examination is unremarkable except for the nodules described. We believe this man has rheumatoid nodules with no evidence of arthritis.