Abstract
Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting oedema (RS3PE) syndrome mainly affects elderly men and responds well to steroids. Since this syndrome can resemble other diseases, its diagnosis is a significant challenge. Through the following paper, we hope to improve the diagnosis of RS3PE by presenting a table comparing RS3PE to two other common polyarthritic conditions affecting the elderly.
Keywords:
RS3PE; older people; paraneoplastic syndrome; polyarthritides.
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MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arthritis / blood
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Arthritis / diagnosis*
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Arthritis / drug therapy
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Arthritis / immunology
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / blood
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnosis*
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / immunology
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Biomarkers / blood
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Edema / blood
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Edema / diagnosis*
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Edema / drug therapy
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Edema / immunology
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / blood
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / diagnosis*
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / immunology
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
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Remission Induction
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Serologic Tests
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Synovitis / blood
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Synovitis / diagnosis*
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Synovitis / drug therapy
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Synovitis / immunology
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Biomarkers
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisone