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Multiple tendon rupture at unusual sites in rheumatoid arthritis

Authors :
C, Lauzon
S, Carette
G, Mathon
Source :
The Journal of rheumatology. 14(2)
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

A patient with seropositive nodular rheumatoid arthritis taking large doses of corticosteroids developed multiple tendon ruptures around weight bearing joints. The mechanisms underlying this rare complication are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Male
Rupture
Rupture, Spontaneous
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Tendon Injuries
Ligaments, Articular
Humans
Patella
Middle Aged
Achilles Tendon

Details

ISSN :
0315162X
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of rheumatology
Accession number :
edsair.pmid..........ed7e9932853d6ff7245ca65d8f602a02

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