[Rheumatoid arthritis : These dermatoses lead you to the diagnosis]. / Rheumatoide Arthritis : Bei welchen Hautveränderungen sollte man daran denken?
Hautarzt
; 72(11): 935-944, 2021 Nov.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34609535
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common autoimmune disorders. In addition to chronic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis may present a variety of extra-articular manifestations, most commonly of the skin.OBJECTIVES:
Cutaneous manifestations associated with rheumatoid arthritis can be diverse, both specific and nonspecific. Which dermatoses should lead you to the diagnosis of an underlying rheumatoid arthritis?METHODS:
Evaluation of exemplary overviews, case presentations and relevant textbook articles.RESULTS:
Rheumatoid arthritis presents various specific and nonspecific skin manifestations. Besides visual diagnosis like classic rheumatoid nodules a histopathologic correlation or an interdisciplinary approach is often needed, such as for diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum.CONCLUSIONS:
The early detection and correct classification of cutaneous manifestations associated with rheumatoid arthritis can be groundbreaking for a successful therapy and a consequently better prognosis for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore dermatologists bear responsibility in the patient-centered care.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Rheumatoid Nodule
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Hautarzt
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article