Livedo reticularis is a web-like pattern of discoloration in the skin. It happens because of problems with small blood vessels and may occur alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When you think about ...

This presentation fits within a diagnostic territory of an autoimmune disorder, a systemic inflammatory disorder, malignancy, and an infection. Let's further examine the differential diagnosis.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sore, stiff joints are more than just a nuisance. When pain flares up, it can sometimes make even simple tasks like driving or ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 46-year-old man was evaluated in the rheumatology clinic because of joint pain and swelling. The ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term for various inflammatory arthritis diseases that can cause many different symptoms according to the type. It’s also known as juvenile rheumatoid ...

Rheumatologists are trained to piece together common, possibly overlooked symptoms. Symptoms like fatigue and joint pain might seem benign, but they may signal an autoimmune disease. Early ...

The case description for Case 10-2013 appears below. What diagnostic tests will prove useful? What is the diagnosis? The correct diagnosis, along with the full description of the case and the ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways More than 40% of people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis actually have a different condition.Viral and bacterial infections can cause symptoms ...

Elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) is an autoimmune condition that develops in older adults. Although EORA causes the same symptoms as young-onset rheumatoid arthritis (YORA), including joint ...