Deforming arthropathy in SLE: review in the literature apropos of one case.
Τίτλος | Deforming arthropathy in SLE: review in the literature apropos of one case. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Pipili, C., Sfritzeri A., & Cholongitas E. |
Journal | Rheumatol Int |
Volume | 29 |
Issue | 10 |
Pagination | 1219-21 |
Date Published | 2009 Aug |
ISSN | 1437-160X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Female, Humans, Joint Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Middle Aged |
Abstract | Among the clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus is an arthropathy, which is usually non-erosive. In many cases, the joint involvement is mild. A subset of patients has deforming, non-erosive Jaccoud's arthropathy, and a minority have an arthropathy with clinical findings similar to rheumatoid arthritis that has been called "rhupus". We report a case of a 48-year-old female rhupus patient. The lack of clinical criteria for this rheumatic condition has created confusion in the characterization of this disorder. Thus, more effort is needed to establish a potential and clear definition for rhupus. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00296-008-0780-8 |
Alternate Journal | Rheumatol. Int. |
PubMed ID | 19066900 |