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Pseudorheumatoid nodules in children

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Location: http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/reprint/53-B/4/724

Description: Subcutaneous nodules which are characterised by central fibrinoid necrosis, surrounded by histiocytes and fibroblasts are traditionally considered to be manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatic fever. In recent years, however, cases in which such nodules appeared in otherwise healthy children have been reported.
"Pseudorheumatoid" nodules in children. Pournaras J, Gibson AA. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1971 Nov;53(4):724-8

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