Asociación de artritis reumatoide en paciente joven con anemia aplásica / Rheumatoid arthritis associated with aplastic anemia in a young patient
Rev. colomb. reumatol
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20(2): 111-115, abr.-jun. 2013. tab
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in Spanish
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RESUMEN
La artritis reumatoide es una enfermedad crónica, sistémica e inflamatoria, de etiología desconocida, que afecta, principalmente la membrana sinovial de las articulaciones. Se caracteriza por dolor crónico, y destrucción articular que conlleva un aumento de la mortalidad y un elevado riesgo de invalidez con altos costos para el enfermo y la sociedad. Describimos el caso de un paciente joven con anemia aplásica desde los 8 años, que inicia en 2009 cuadro de dolor y aumento de volumen articular en manos, muñecas y tobillos bilaterales, cumpliendo los criterios para artritis reumatoide.
ABSTRACT
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, and inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that mainly affects the synovial membrane of the joints. It is characterized by chronic pain and joint destruction, which leads to premature mortality and risk of disability, with high costs to the patient and society. The case is presented of a young male patient with aplastic anemia since 8 years old who, in 2009, began with swelling and joint pain in the hands, wrists and ankles, fulfilling criteria for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Anemia, Aplastic
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. colomb. reumatol
Journal subject:
Rheumatology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho/BR
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