Related Experiment Videos
Felty's syndrome without splenomegaly
The American Journal of Medicine
|April 1, 1979
Summary
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and low white blood cell counts may have Felty's syndrome even without spleen enlargement. This study identifies specific antibodies in their serum that target granulocytes, aiding in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
- Hematology
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be associated with granulocytopenia, a condition characterized by low granulocyte counts.
- Felty's syndrome, a complication of RA, typically involves granulocytopenia, enlarged spleen, and rheumatoid nodules.
- Diagnosis of Felty's syndrome can be challenging in cases without obvious splenic enlargement.