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Published in: Rheumatology International 5/2005

01-07-2005 | Review Article

Laryngeal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis

Authors: P. V. Voulgari, D. Papazisi, M. Bai, P. Zagorianakou, D. Assimakopoulos, A. A. Drosos

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 5/2005

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the synovial membrane, which causes joint damage and bone destruction. Extra-articular manifestations are numerous, involving multiple organ systems. Rheumatoid nodules are common extra-articular findings occurring in 20% RA patients. They develop most commonly in pressure areas (elbows and finger joints) and may occasionally affect internal organs including pleura, lungs, meninges, larynx, and others. Furthermore, RA affects the ear, nose, and throat, causing various otorhinolaryngological symptoms. In this report we describe two patients with RA and laryngeal involvement, mostly rheumatoid nodule formation, with a review of the literature.
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Metadata
Title
Laryngeal involvement in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors
P. V. Voulgari
D. Papazisi
M. Bai
P. Zagorianakou
D. Assimakopoulos
A. A. Drosos
Publication date
01-07-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 5/2005
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-005-0594-x

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