Pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis

We present a case of empyema caused by overinfection of pleural fluid secondary to pulmonary thromboembolism, with negative progress, and the symptoms still persisting after optimum anticoagulant treatment. Given the patient′s negative progress, the possibility of an onset of rheumatoid arthritis (R...

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Published in:Respiratory medicine extra 2005, Vol.1 (1), p.5-7
Main Authors: Martinez Muradas, J.A., Gonzalez-Barcala, F.J., Mosquera Martinez, J.A., Rodriguez Real, R., Canitrot Andion, J.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Pleural effusion
Pulmonary embolism
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Summary:We present a case of empyema caused by overinfection of pleural fluid secondary to pulmonary thromboembolism, with negative progress, and the symptoms still persisting after optimum anticoagulant treatment. Given the patient′s negative progress, the possibility of an onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered. The diagnosis of onset RA should be considered for unexplained pleural effusion, even though negative rheumatoid factor.
ISSN:1744-9049
1744-9049
DOI:10.1016/j.rmedx.2005.01.002