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subcutaneous nodules consisting of central foci of necrosis surrounded by palisade-like coronas of fibroblasts, often seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Rheumatoid arthritis — Classification and external resources A hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
rheumatoid vasculitis — systemic vasculitis associated with rheumatoid arthritis, affecting small and medium sized vessels, and generally occurring in patients with long standing disease, rheumatoid nodules, and a high titer of rheumatoid factor … Medical dictionary
rheumatoid nodulosis — a rare syndrome of polyarthralgia with swelling, subchondral bone cysts, and subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules; it usually follows a benign course, although progression to rheumatoid arthritis has been seen … Medical dictionary
rheumatoid arthritis — Pathol. a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, frequently accompanied by marked deformities, and ordinarily associated with manifestations of a general, or systemic, affliction. [1855 60] * * * Chronic,… … Universalium
Rheumatoid nodule — A rheumatoid nodule is a collection of normal cells including lymphocytes, and fibroblasts that surround a center of fibrinoid necrosis. They are usually subcutaneous especially over boney prominences such in the olecranon. About 5% of rheumatoid … Wikipedia
rheumatoid disease — a systemic condition best known by its articular involvement (rheumatoid arthritis) but emphasizing nonarticular changes, e.g., pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, pleural effusion, and lung nodules … Medical dictionary
Nodule — A small solid collection of tissue, a nodule is palpable (can be felt). It may range in size from greater than 1.0 cm (3/8 inch) to somewhat less than 2 cm (13/16 inch) in diameter. A nodule may be present in the epidermis, dermis or subcutis (at … Medical dictionary
Caplan's syndrome — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = DiseasesDB = 1961 ICD10 = ICD10|J|99|0|j|95 ICD10|M|05|1|m|05 ICD9 = ICD9|714.81 ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus = 000137 eMedicineSubj = eMedicineTopic = MeshID = D002205 Caplan s syndrome (or Caplan s… … Wikipedia
syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… … Medical dictionary
Sarcoidosis — Classification and external resources Chest xray showing the typical nodularity of sarcoidosis in the base of the lungs. ICD 10 D … Wikipedia
