Atypical Rheumatoid Nodules: A Possible Precursor to a Rheumatoid Variant in a Rheumatoid-Factor-Negative Patient. Case Report

Atypical Rheumatoid Nodules: A Possible Precursor to a Rheumatoid Variant in a Rheumatoid-Factor-Negative Patient. Case Report

Subcutaneous nodules occur in approximately 20–25% of rheumatoid factor (RF)-positive rheumatoid patients. In this paper, we present a unique case of a 47-year-old healthy RF-negative woman with a 3-year history of necrobiotic nodules over the dorsum of her hands, extensor forearms, and lower extrem...

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Veröffentlicht in:Hand (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2009-03, Vol.4 (1), p.62-65
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Sharon, Parker, Wendy L., Beckenbaugh, Robert D.
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Sprache:eng
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Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Orthopedics
Plastic Surgery
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
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Zusammenfassung:Subcutaneous nodules occur in approximately 20–25% of rheumatoid factor (RF)-positive rheumatoid patients. In this paper, we present a unique case of a 47-year-old healthy RF-negative woman with a 3-year history of necrobiotic nodules over the dorsum of her hands, extensor forearms, and lower extremities. This may represent an atypical presentation or a new rheumatoid variant.
ISSN:1558-9447
1558-9455
DOI:10.1007/s11552-008-9146-7