| Image Name: |
rheumatoidnodules_1_020813 |
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File Type: |
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| Diagnosis: |
RHEUMATOID NODULE
/ LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC
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Category: |
collagen vascular disease
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granulomatous disorder
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| Morphology: |
plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)
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Organization: |
grouped, clustered
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| Pattern: |
symmetric
/ acral (centripetal - extremity predominant)
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Color: |
brown
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| Body Site: |
elbow
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arm
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Age: |
21 years |
| Gender: |
female
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Image Year: |
2002 |
| Contributor: |
Simon Yoo, MD
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First Published: |
August 24, 2002 |
| Description: | symmetric hyperpigmented nodules |
| Comments: | This young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed painless nodules on her elbows. A punch biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation typical of a rheumatoisd nodule.
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PubMed Link: |
Medical Text Indexer suggested Terms [Experimental - Feedback requested]
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Other Resources: |
PubMed: rheumatoid nodule
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OMIM:
rheumatoid nodule
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| MedlinePlus: rheumatoid nodule |
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Archives of Dermatology: rheumatoid nodule |
| eMedicine: rheumatoid nodule |
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Dermatology Online: rheumatoid nodule |
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PubMed: lupus erythematosus
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OMIM:
lupus erythematosus
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| MedlinePlus: lupus erythematosus |
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Archives of Dermatology: lupus erythematosus |
| eMedicine: lupus erythematosus |
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Dermatology Online: lupus erythematosus |
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PubMed: lupus erythematosus, systemic
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OMIM:
lupus erythematosus, systemic
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| MedlinePlus: lupus erythematosus, systemic |
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Archives of Dermatology: lupus erythematosus, systemic |
| eMedicine: lupus erythematosus, systemic |
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Dermatology Online: lupus erythematosus, systemic |
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