Rheumatoid nodulosis
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Rheumatoid nodulosis is a cutaneous condition associated with rheumatoid arthritis
, characterized by the appearance of multiple nodules, most often on the hands.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints. The process produces an inflammatory response of the synovium secondary to hyperplasia of synovial cells, excess synovial fluid, and the development...
, characterized by the appearance of multiple nodules, most often on the hands.
See also
- Rheumatoid neutrophilic dermatitisRheumatoid neutrophilic dermatitisRheumatoid neutrophilic dermatitis is a cutaneous condition associated with rheumatoid arthritis....
- Rheumatoid noduleRheumatoid noduleA rheumatoid nodule is a local swelling or tissue lump, usually rather firm to touch, like an unripe fruit, which occurs almost exclusively in association with rheumatoid arthritis. Very rarely rheumatoid nodules occur as 'rheumatoid nodulosis' in the absence of arthritis...
- List of cutaneous conditions