Association between type 1 diabetes mellitus and remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema: A case report

Abstract A 59-year-old female with type 1 diabetes and RS3PE had HLA types known to be associated with both diseases. Type 1 diabetes patients suffering from polyarthritis and pitting edema should be examined for possible RS3PE and glucocorticoid therapy may be indicated despite the diabetes.

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Published in:Diabetes research and clinical practice 2011-02, Vol.91 (2), p.e43-e44
Main Authors: Sakoda, Hideyuki, Ito, Shizuo, Kanda, Hiroko, Fujishiro, Midori, Osuga, Jun-ichi, Tsukamoto, Kazuhisa, Ueki, Kohjiro, Kadowaki, Takashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis - pathology
Arthritis - physiopathology
Autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune Diseases - diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - physiopathology
Edema - pathology
Edema - physiopathology
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
RS3PE
Synovitis - diagnosis
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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Summary:Abstract A 59-year-old female with type 1 diabetes and RS3PE had HLA types known to be associated with both diseases. Type 1 diabetes patients suffering from polyarthritis and pitting edema should be examined for possible RS3PE and glucocorticoid therapy may be indicated despite the diabetes.
ISSN:0168-8227
1872-8227
DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2010.10.008