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Paraneoplastic remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema
F Cantini1, C Salvarani, I Olivieri
1Unità Reumatologica, Ospedale di Prato, Italy.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
|December 28, 1999
Summary
Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) can indicate underlying cancer. Key indicators include systemic symptoms and resistance to steroid treatment, suggesting a paraneoplastic origin.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) is a clinical syndrome.
- RS3PE syndrome is occasionally linked to occult malignancies.
Observation:
- This report details three new cases of paraneoplastic RS3PE.
- A review of existing literature on paraneoplastic RS3PE was conducted.
Findings:
- Paraneoplastic RS3PE is predominantly associated with solid tumors, especially adenocarcinoma.
- Systemic signs and symptoms, alongside a poor response to corticosteroid therapy, are suggestive of paraneoplastic RS3PE.
Implications:
- Recognizing these clinical features is crucial for early cancer detection in RS3PE patients.
- This association highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing RS3PE.