Recurrent episodes of arthritis in thalassemia minor.

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.

• 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)

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)