Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting oedema associated with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Ekenel M., YAVUZ S., KARTI S., DIRESKENELI H., AKOGLU T.

CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY, vol.19, no.3, pp.247-248, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s100670050169
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.247-248
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

We describe a case of remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting oedema (RS3PE syndrome) in a 67-year-old man. Immunophenotyping studies and histology of biopsy specimens revealed chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Polyarthritis and oedema were revealed by small doses of corticosteroids. The association of RS3PE syndrome with rheumatological and malign disorders are discussed.