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rheumatoid nodules

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rheumatoid nodules [′rü·mə‚tȯid ′näj·ülz]
(medicine)
Subcutaneous lateral foci of fibrinoid degeneration or necrosis surrounded by mononuclear cells in a regular palisade arrangement, occurring usually in association with rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatic fever.


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Other symptoms can include: Tiredness Rheumatoid nodules - fleshy lumps usually on hands and elbows Anaemia Tackling the disease There's no cure but drugs and therapies can ease symptoms and the pain.
If the presence of rheumatoid nodules is found, the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis would be confirmed.
the presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood, the presence of rheumatoid nodules or other non-joint RA involvement.
 
 
 
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