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ArticleCureus2023

Acute Onset Rheumatoid Vasculitis With Polyarthritis and Erythema: A Case Report.

Taiki Amao, Fusa Koda, Satoshi Ofuji, Chiaki Sano, Ryuichi Ohta

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
1.2field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Taiki AmaoFamily Medicine, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, JPN.
Fusa KodaFamily Medicine, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, JPN.
Satoshi OfujiDermatology, Unnan City Hospital, Unnan, JPN.
Chiaki SanoCommunity Medicine Management, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, JPN.
Ryuichi OhtaCommuniy Care, Unnan City Hospital, Unnan, JPN.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital · USShimane University · JPCity Hospital · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We present the case of a woman in her 70s who was diagnosed with rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) after initially presenting with systemic joint pain and erythema. RV, a rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis, involves inflammation of blood vessels, leading to various skin manifestations. The patient's complaints included fever, generalized joint pain, and skin manifestations that initially resembled erythema multiforme. However, a skin biopsy revealed vasculitis, which guided the RV diagnosis. Although rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the joints, systemic implications such as RV can arise in rare cases. This case underscores the importance of a holistic and meticulous diagnostic approach, especially in older patients, as early detection and treatment are crucial for managing disease progression and associated complications. Collaborative care involving multidisciplinary teams is vital to achieving optimal outcomes in complex cases.

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autoimmune processesblood vessel inflammationdifferential diagnosiselderly onseterythema multiformemultidisciplinary approachrheumatoid vasculitisskin biopsyskin manifestationssystemic joint pains

Identifiers

PMID38098912
PMCPMC10721112
OpenAlexW4388668297

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