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Rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis

D S Goldin, D A Stangler, J J Canoso

    The Journal of Rheumatology
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis, often affecting the olecranon bursa, shows lower white blood cell counts in bursal fluid compared to joint fluid in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Cholesterol crystals were found in nodular bursae.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Orthopedics
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis is a recognized complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • The olecranon bursa is a common site for rheumatoid bursitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the synovial fluid findings in rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis.
    • To compare bursal fluid analysis with joint fluid analysis in rheumatoid arthritis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 11 patients with rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis.
    • Analysis of bursal fluid for white blood cell count (WBC), glucose, complement, and crystals.
    • Comparison with joint fluid analysis from 32 rheumatoid arthritis patients.

    Main Results:

    • All patients tested positive for rheumatoid factors.
    • Mean bursal fluid WBC (2,924/mm3) was significantly lower than mean joint fluid WBC (15,608/mm3) (p < 0.001).
    • Bursal fluid glucose and complement levels were low. Cholesterol crystals were present in 5/6 nodular bursae but absent in non-nodular bursae (p < 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Rheumatoid subcutaneous bursitis fluid has distinct characteristics compared to rheumatoid arthritis joint fluid.
    • The presence of cholesterol crystals in nodular bursae may aid in diagnosis and differentiate from other conditions.
    • Acicular cholesterol crystals can mimic gout, necessitating careful diagnosis.

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