| Autor: |
Shapiro, R F, Resnick, D, Castles, J J, D'Ambrosia, R D, Lipscomb, P R |
| Zdroj: |
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases; Dec1975, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p489-498, 10p, 4 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Eight patients with rheumatoid arthritis developed cutaneous fistulae adjacent to affected joints. Rheumatoid factor was positive in eight patients; subcutaneous nodules were noted in seven. Two patients had features of rheumatoid vasculitis. A spectrum of syndrome characterized by cutaneous fistulae was observed. Three patients showed classical fistulous rheumatism. Four patients developed septic arthritis which subsequently fistulized; in two, infection was associated with total joint replacement. One patient showed a cutaneous sinus accompanying a large calf cyst. A variety of diagnoses must be considered when cutaneous fistulae appear near joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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