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Jaccoud's-type arthropathy: an association with malignancy.

J J Johnson1, A Leonard-Segal, D J Nashel

  • 1Division of Rheumatology, Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Washington, DC 20422.

The Journal of Rheumatology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Jaccoud's type arthropathy, a rare joint condition, was initially observed in a patient with small cell anaplastic carcinoma of the lung. This marks the first documented instance of this arthropathy as a musculoskeletal sign of cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Jaccoud's type arthropathy is a rare, non-erosive arthritis characterized by reducible joint deformities.
  • Small cell anaplastic carcinoma of the lung is an aggressive form of lung cancer.
  • Musculoskeletal manifestations can be early indicators of underlying malignancies.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms indicative of Jaccoud's type arthropathy.
  • Diagnostic workup revealed the patient had small cell anaplastic carcinoma of the lung.

Findings:

  • The patient's Jaccoud's type arthropathy was identified as an initial manifestation of small cell anaplastic carcinoma of the lung.
  • This represents the first reported case linking Jaccoud's type arthropathy to a malignancy.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering paraneoplastic syndromes in patients presenting with unusual arthropathies.
  • Suggests that Jaccoud's type arthropathy may serve as an early diagnostic clue for occult malignancies, particularly lung cancer.
  • Underscores the need for comprehensive evaluation in patients with unexplained musculoskeletal symptoms.