DOI: 10.12890/2021_002561

Rheumatoid Vasculitis as an Initial Presentation of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Authors

  • Sravani Lokineni Department of Internal Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, USA
  • Amr Mohamed Department of Internal Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, USA
  • Leela Krishna Teja Boppana Department of Internal Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, USA
  • Megha Garg Department of Internal Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY, USA

sravani.lokineni@gmail.com

Keywords

Rheumatoid vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, pericarditis

Abstract

Rheumatoid vasculitis is a rare, extra-articular manifestation that can be seen in long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Here we present the case of a 51-year-old man who presented with arthralgias, skin rash, dyspnoea and generalized leg swelling and who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis flare.

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Published

2021-04-29

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (2021)

How to Cite

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Lokineni S, Amr Mohamed, Leela Krishna Teja Boppana, Megha Garg. Rheumatoid Vasculitis as an Initial Presentation of Rheumatoid Arthritis. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 29 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];8(4). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/2561

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