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The classic description of rheumatoid nodulosis in adults is that it is a variation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that appears as a proliferation of subcutaneous nodules, frequently on the hands and feet, linked to palindromic rheumatism without loss of joint function and with minimal to no systemic symptoms. [2]
A rheumatoid nodule is a lump of tissue, or an area of swelling, that appears on the exterior of the skin usually around the olecranon (tip of the elbow) or the interphalangeal joints (finger knuckles), but can appear in other areas. [1]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. [1] It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. [1] Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. [1] Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. [1]
Arthritis mutilans occurs mainly in people who have pre-existing psoriatic arthritis, but can occur, if less often, in advanced rheumatoid arthritis; it can also occur independently. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are interrelated heritable diseases, occurring with greater heritable frequency than rheumatoid arthritis , primary ...
Lesion resolution can happen on its own or as the rheumatoid arthritis progresses, but lesions usually recur when the condition gets worse. Although most lesions heal without leaving scars, hyperpigmentation may linger for a while. [18]
[2] [8] [9] The most common forms are osteoarthritis (most commonly seen in weightbearing joints) and rheumatoid arthritis. [2] Osteoarthritis usually occurs as an individual ages and often affects the hips, knees, shoulders, and fingers. [5] Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. [5]
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Jaccoud arthropathy (JA), is a chronic non-erosive reversible joint disorder that may occur after repeated bouts of arthritis. [1] [2] It is caused by inflammation of the joint capsule and subsequent fibrotic retraction, causing ulnar deviation of the fingers, through metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) subluxation, [1] [3] primarily of the ring and little-finger. [3]