Atypical rheumatoid nodules: a possible precursor to a rheumatoid variant in a rheumatoid-factor-negative patient. Case report.

Abstract

Subcutaneous nodules occur in approximately 20-25% of rheumatoid factor (RF)-positive rheumatoid patients. In this paper, we present a unique case of a 47-year-old healthy RF-negative woman with a 3-year history of necrobiotic nodules over the dorsum of her hands, extensor forearms, and lower extremities. This may represent an atypical presentation or a new rheumatoid variant.

• Authors: Sharon Kim, Wendy L Parker, Robert D Beckenbaugh
• Journal: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (Hand (N Y)) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 62-5 (Mar 2009) ISSN: 1558-9447 [Print] United States
• PMID: 19048351 (Publication Type: Journal Article)