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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical hints:
Rheumatoid arthritis commonly involves the large joints. Joint
space narrowing occurs early due to cartilage destruction.
Degenerative arthritic changes inevitably develop as in this
patient.
Radiological Pearls:
- peri-articular osteoporosis
- peri-articular erosions
- joint space loss, joint deformities
- hands and feet common sites
Films were kindly provided by Dr. G. Cooke.
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