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The Difficult Rheumatology Diagnosis
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Devaraj NK
Ethiop J Health Sci
2018[Jan]; 28
(1
): 101-102
PMID29622913
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BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis is a devastating condition. More so, the
diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis is often fraught off with much
uncertainty and that leads to further suffering to the unfortunate patient. CASE
DETAILS: This is a case of Madam A, who presented with many non-specific symptoms
and signs involving many systems which was finally diagnosed as seronegative
rheumatoid arthritis. This case explores the challenges in reaching this uncommon
diagnosis and how anti-inflammatory drugs can bring a miraculous relief to the
patient's suffering. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid
arthritis often presents a real challenge to the medical practitioner and often
requires multiple visits and/or shared multidisciplinary care for confirmation of
the diagnosis. Once diagnosed and treated with disease modifying anti- rheumatic
drugs, often there is a miraculous relief to the patient's suffering.