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A giant rheumatoid nodule.

Takatomo Mine1, Hiroshi Tanaka, Tosihiko Taguchi

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Japan. tmine@po.cc.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

Clinical Rheumatology
|October 2, 2004
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Rheumatoid nodules, common in advanced rheumatoid arthritis, can present as unusual giant lesions. Surgical excision may be effective, but new nodules can still develop, indicating ongoing disease activity.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatopathology

Background:

  • Subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules are common extra-articular manifestations in advanced rheumatoid arthritis.
  • They represent a significant clinical challenge, particularly when presenting atypically.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a giant rheumatoid nodule on the lateral knee is presented.
  • This specific case lacked systemic arthritis symptoms, with the nodule being the sole manifestation.

Findings:

  • The giant rheumatoid nodule was successfully treated with surgical excision.
  • Despite successful excision, new rheumatoid nodules emerged in the patient's hand, suggesting persistent disease activity.

Implications:

  • Giant rheumatoid nodules, even without systemic symptoms, require careful management.

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  • The development of new nodules post-excision highlights the chronic and potentially progressive nature of rheumatoid arthritis.