Abstract |
Recurrent episodes of seronegative asymmetrical arthritis usually lasting less than a week have been observed in 4 patients with beta thalassemia minor. In one case, irreversible joint damage of a wrist joint occurred 14 years after the onset of the rheumatism. Studies of the synovial fluid and synovial membrane performed in 2 cases revealed signs of moderate inflammation. The main differential diagnosis was from microcrystalline synovitis and palindromic rheumatism which was ruled out by clinical and laboratory data.
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Authors | J C Gerster, R Dardel, S Guggi |
Journal | The Journal of rheumatology
(J Rheumatol)
Vol. 11
Issue 3
Pg. 352-4
(Jun 1984)
ISSN: 0315-162X [Print] Canada |
PMID | 6610757
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Arthritis
(complications, diagnosis)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Radiography
- Rheumatic Diseases
(diagnosis)
- Sacroiliac Joint
(diagnostic imaging)
- Synovial Membrane
(pathology)
- Synovitis
(diagnosis)
- Thalassemia
(complications)
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