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The atypical presentation of rheumatoid arthritis in an elderly woman: a case report


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Devaraj, Navin Kumar (2019) The atypical presentation of rheumatoid arthritis in an elderly woman: a case report. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 29 (1). pp. 957-958. ISSN 1029-1857; ESSN: 2413-7170

Abstract

The diagnosis of rheumatologic problem can be difficult, especially if not all the diagnostic criteria or typical clinical features are seen. This includes conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis which needs early diagnosis to start disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) which can improve the prognosis and prevent further joint erosion and organ damage. This case report focused on a similar scenario in an elderly woman initially thought to have osteoarthritis but was diagnosed later with rheumatoid arthritis which brought much relief to her current predicament.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.4314/ejhs.v29i1.18
Publisher: College of Health Science of Jimma University
Keywords: Atypical; DMARDs; Quality of life; Rheumatoid arthritis
Depositing User: Mr. Sazali Mohamad
Date Deposited: 09 Aug 2021 01:40
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2021 01:40
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82361
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