| Abstract | Eight patients with Felty's syndrome who had associated fevers, cutaneous ulcers, or infections were treated with parenteral gold. A satisfactory response was noted in 7 of the 8 patients. Improvement in leukopenia (7/8), decrease in infections (5/8) and fevers (7/8), and healing of ulcers (4/5) were noted. We conclude that gold has a role in the treatment of this complication of rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Authors | H S Luthra, D L Conn, R H Ferguson |
| Journal | The Journal of rheumatology
(J Rheumatol)
1981 Nov-Dec
Vol. 8
Issue 6
Pg. 902-9
ISSN: 0315-162X CANADA |
| PMID | 7328565
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Felty's Syndrome
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Gold
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infusions, Parenteral
- Male
- Middle Aged
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