Rheumatoid Nodulosis with Recurrent Nodules: A Case Report |
Seulkee Lee, Kwai Han Yoo, Keol Lee, In Young Kim, Hee Jin Kwon, Hoon-Suk Cha, Jiwon Hwang |
Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea |
반복하여 재발한 류마티스 결절증(nodulosis) 1예 |
이슬기, 유쾌한, 이걸, 김인영, 권희진, 차훈석, 황지원 |
성균관대학교 의과대학 삼성서울병원 내과 |
Correspondence:
Jiwon Hwang, Tel: +82-2-3410-3439, Fax: +82-2-3410-3849, Email: ninedw.hwang@samsung.com |
Received: 24 May 2014 • Revised: 27 June 2014 • Accepted: 18 August 2014 |
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Abstract |
Rheumatoid nodulosis, a benign variant of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is a rare condition characterized by multiple subcutaneous nodules and positive rheumatoid factor in the absence of systemic manifestations or joint disease. Asymptomatic nodules rarely require treatment, and are unlikely to recur after excision, except in cases in which RA develops. Here, we describe an unusual case of recurrent rheumatoid nodulosis in a 42-year-old female presenting with recurrent subcutaneous nodules on the plantar side of her left foot, which caused pain when walking. Nodules were initially excised to control symptoms; however, since the excision, the nodules have recurred twice in the absence of other RA symptoms. |
Key Words:
Rheumatoid nodulosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Synovitis |
주제어:
류마티스 결절증; 류마티스 관절염; 활막염 |
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