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Vasculitic ulcers in rheumatoid arthritis
C Balakrishnan, S Venkatachalam, G Mangat, V Joshi
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C Balakrishnan
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C Balakrishnan
| How to cite this article: Balakrishnan C, Venkatachalam S, Mangat G, Joshi V. Vasculitic ulcers in rheumatoid arthritis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1994;60:87-88 |
Copyright: (C)1994 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Six patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and vasculitis presented to us with chronic ulcers (6 months duration). 50% had RA for 10 years or more and majority had solitary ulcer on the lower limbs. All had significant elevations in the ESR and most had a strongly positive rheumatoid factor. They needed streoid ± immunosuppressants for the ulcer and preliminary attempts at skin grafting prior to the control of the disease failed in 3 patients.
Keywords: Vasculitic ulcers, Rheumatoid vasculitis
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