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Published in: Rheumatology International 11/2012

01-11-2012 | Short Communication

Magnetic resonance imaging of rheumatoid meningitis: a case report and literature review

Authors: Zehra Isik Hasiloglu, Murat Asik, Burak Erer, Atilla Suleyman Dikici, Ayse Altintas, Sait Albayram

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 11/2012

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Abstract

Rheumatoid meningitis is a rare and serious complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with high mortality rate. Clinical importance of the disease is high because diagnosis is difficult, and the disease is treatable if diagnosed successfully. We present the clinical and cranial magnetic resonance imaging findings of 62-year-old female patient with RA who has been followed up for 4 years.
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic resonance imaging of rheumatoid meningitis: a case report and literature review
Authors
Zehra Isik Hasiloglu
Murat Asik
Burak Erer
Atilla Suleyman Dikici
Ayse Altintas
Sait Albayram
Publication date
01-11-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 11/2012
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-2105-6

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