| Rheumatology Case 8 | |
|---|---|
A 52 year-old housewife presented to the outpatient Rheumatology
Clinic because of arthritis involving the knees, elbows and shoulders
and a low grade fever. Physical examination showed a maculo-papular
rash over the extensor surfaces of the knees and tibia as shown
in the picture. Chest X-ray revealed mild hilar lymphadenopathy
and PPD was negative. The differential diagnosis includes:1. Systemic lupus erythematosus 2. Lucio phenomenon 3. Sarcoidosis 4. T-cell lymphoma 5. Tuberculosis
|