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Rheumatoid pleuritis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Rheumatoid pleuritis, a form of pleural effusion, is an uncommon complication of rheumatoid arthritis, occurring in 2-3% of patients (Walker and Wright, 1967; Naylor, 1990)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Pathophysiology
Overview
Pathophysiology
Light microscopy reveals replacement of normal cells lining the pleura (mesothelial cells) by a layer of pseudostratified epithelioid cells, multinucleated giant macrophages, and necrotic material (Mandl et al, 1969; Lillington et al 1971)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Differentiating Rheumatoid pleuritis from other Diseases
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]