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[Shoulder bursitis in rheumatoid polyarthritis].

J L Vicens1, J Flageat, F Eulry

  • 1Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées, Bégin, St-Mandé.

Journal De Radiologie
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Shoulder bursitis is rare in rheumatoid arthritis, but this case shows subacromiodeltoid bursitis with rice bodies. This rare finding may indicate severe rheumatoid arthritis progression.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Shoulder bursitis is infrequently observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • When present, shoulder bursitis often involves the omohumeral joint but can be isolated.
  • The formation of rice bodies within bursae is an exceptionally rare complication.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of subacromiodeltoid bursitis presenting with rice bodies.
  • The patient had a history of rheumatoid arthritis with a severe disease course.
  • This presentation is only the fourth reported instance of rice bodies in rheumatoid arthritis-associated bursitis.

Findings:

  • The presence of rice bodies in shoulder bursitis can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Subacromiodeltoid bursitis with rice bodies may signify a severe or advanced stage of rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • This case highlights an unusual manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider rheumatoid arthritis in the differential diagnosis of shoulder bursitis, especially when rice bodies are present.
    • This finding may prompt closer monitoring or aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and clinical significance of rice bodies in rheumatoid arthritis is warranted.