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The subcutaneous rheumatoid nodule.

M H McGrath1, A Fleischer

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Hand Clinics
|May 1, 1989
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Rheumatoid nodules are common in rheumatoid arthritis, indicating disease severity and potentially causing complications. Surgical intervention may be necessary for issues like infection, neuropathy, or limited motion.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules are common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • These extra-articular lesions correlate with joint involvement and disease severity.
  • Nodules can cause clinical problems, necessitating surgical consideration.

Observation:

  • Indications for surgery include erosion, infection, peripheral neuropathy, pain, and limited motion.
  • Rheumatoid nodulosis, a variant of RA, presents primarily with nodules where surgery is beneficial.
  • While characteristic, nodules are not pathognomonic for RA.

Findings:

  • Subcutaneous nodules are significant indicators of rheumatoid arthritis severity.
  • Surgical treatment is indicated for specific complications arising from nodule location and condition.

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  • Nodules can rarely occur in other conditions like lupus erythematosus or in healthy children.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding nodule presentation aids in RA diagnosis and management.
    • Surgical intervention can alleviate significant patient discomfort and functional impairment.
    • Differential diagnosis is crucial as nodules are not exclusive to rheumatoid arthritis.